HL Deb 17 November 2004 vol 666 cc159-60WA
Lord Jopling

asked the Leader of the House:

Further to her Written Answer on 13 October (WA 59), whether, bearing in mind that on 19 October 62 Written Questions tabled for three weeks or more remained unanswered, she will review the Answers she has given on this issue since her appointment in 2003 and take an initiative to ensure that Answers are given within the target time of two weeks. [HL4550]

Baroness Amos

All government departments endeavour to answer Questions for Written Answer within the 14-day deadline. I have checked withHansard and find that on 19 October some 28 Questions remained unanswered beyond the 14-day target.

I will continue to review the outstanding Questions with my ministerial colleagues and remind them of the importance of prompt and accurate Answers.