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<p>There are no plans to regulate how private companies deal with correspondence through
Ofcom or other statutory bodies, as it would not be within their remit.</p><p>More
widely, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-bodies-reform#:~:text=Arm's%2Dle"
target="_blank">Arm’s-length Bodies (ALBs)</a> are a vital part of how the Government
delivers policies and public services. It is important that they are accountable and
transparent. It is a routine courtesy and a right of Parliament that members receive
full and timely responses and I encourage Members who get an unsatisfactory response
to write to me and I will endeavour to take this up for any Member who does not get
a proper response.</p><p>The Parliamentary Capability Team in the Cabinet Office provides
training on managing parliamentary work to civil servants of all departments and grades,
including civil servants in ALBs.</p>
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