To ask the Secretary of State for Justice when he intends to answer the letter to his predecessor of 29 May from the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton with regard to Mr Paul Southworth. (150490)

The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor will write to the right hon. Member soon and apologises for the unacceptable delay which was due to an administrative error.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice when he will reply to the letter of 12th June 2007 (Ministry of Justice Reference: 162453/13868) from the hon. Member for West Worcestershire. (150764)

My right hon. Friend the Member for Delyn (Mr. Hanson) will write to the hon. Member soon and apologises for the unacceptable delay, which was due to an administrative error.