To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when he will answer Question 180776, tabled on 16 January by the hon. Member for Southend West; what the reason is for the time taken to reply; and if he will make a statement. (186426)

I regret the delay in answering the hon. Member for Southend West, this was due to an administrative oversight. The question was answered on 7 February 2008, Official Report, column 1341W.