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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Data on responses to correspondence from MPs and Peers in 2021

26 May 2022 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Jacob Rees-Mogg Con North East Somerset

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the performance of UK departments and agencies in responding to correspondence from MPs and Peers in 2021.
  • I am publishing a report on departmental and agency performance in handling correspondence, aiming to improve transparency and accountability.
  • A copy of this report will be deposited in Parliament's libraries.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the performance of UK departments and agencies in responding to correspondence from MPs and Peers in 2021.

Action requested

I am publishing a report on departmental and agency performance in handling correspondence, aiming to improve transparency and accountability. A copy of this report will be deposited in Parliament's libraries.

Key facts

  • The report covers the year 2021.
  • Departments are accountable for their own correspondence performance.
  • A mandatory 20 working day response percentage has been added for better comparison.
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