§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Prime Minister what his target time will be in 2002–03 for(a) Ministers to reply to letters from hon. Members and (b) officials in his office to reply to letters received directly from members of the public. [44949]
§ The Prime MinisterThe effective handling of correspondence is an issue to which I, and ministerial colleagues, attach great importance. My office takes action on all letter received within 15 working days.