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Mr. Tom Clarke
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will indicate the average time taken by his Department to provide a substantive answer to letters from right hon. and hon. Members during the 12 months period to the latest available date.
Mr. Peter Walker
My ministerial colleagues and I aim to reply to most inquiries from right hon. and hon. Members within 10 working days, but some complex questions may take longer.