HC Deb 06 June 2000 vol 351 cc211-2W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to investigate the loss of a petition from the residents of Boddam, Aberdeenshire, regarding the Boddam Foghorn, which was received by recorded delivery at his Department on 19 April; and if he will make a statement concerning the circumstances surrounding the loss and his Department's policy on dealing with petitions from members of the public. [124251]

Mr. Mullin

After an extensive search within the Department, we have been unable to find the original correspondence. A copy of the petition was received on 1 June and will be dealt with as a matter of urgency.

Petitions from members of the public are dealt with by officials in my Department unless they are sent via their MP. All correspondence is logged and passed to the appropriate division for a response.