GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TIME TO HONOURABLE MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE

Early day motion 352, tabled 3 February 2000 by Alan Duncan (Conservative). Signed by 2 members.

That this House notes with regret that an honourable Member's letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on behalf of a constituent, dated 16th August 1999, only received a reply dated 31st January 2000; notes that the record of Labour Ministers in taking so long to reply to letters has become a widespread disgrace amounting to a contempt for the accountability of the executive to the House of Commons; and calls on the Labour Government to improve its practices and show a proper respect for the democratic process.

Signatures by party: Conservative 2.