HC Deb 05 November 2002 vol 392 c155W
Bob Spink

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will ensure that a reference number and, where appropriate, the name and address of the constituent concerned is given in correspondence with hon. Members from Government Departments. [79040]

Mr. Alexander

The Cabinet Office document "Handling Correspondence from Members of Parliament: Guidance to Departments" sets out the principles Departments should follow when replying to correspondence from MPs. Copies are available in the Libraries of the House.

The format of individual replies is a matter for the Minister concerned.