To ask the Secretary of State for International Development when he will reply to the letter from the hon. Member for West Worcestershire dated 3 December 2007 about British-based mining companies. (183428)

A reply to the hon. Member for West Worcestershire’s letter of 3 December 2007 has been issued.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development when the Minister of State will reply to the letter from the hon. Member for West Worcestershire dated 20 December 2007 on fair trade for Africa. (183430)

A reply to the hon. Member for West Worcestershire’s letter of 20 December 2007 has been issued.