Questions for Written Answer: Unanswered Questions Lord Tebbit asked the Leader of the House: Why there were 73 Questions for Written Answer overdue for answer on 22 February. [HL2157] The Lord President of the Council (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) My office continues to remind departments of the importance of answering Questions for Written Answer accurately, wherever possible within the 14-day deadline. On Friday 29 February 17 Written Questions were overdue for answer.