To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his policy in respect of replying to correspondence to him from hon. Members representing Welsh constituencies.

All right hon. members and leaders of parties in Wales usually receive a reply from me whatever the subject of their inquiries.All other members are answered by myself, the Minister of State or the Parliamentary Secretary usually in accordance with ministerial responsibilities for different subjects.We also take into account the addressee of the letter and any special interests of the Ministers.