I cannot answer as to whether or not he is able to give you a reply.
May I give you my reply in the new year?
However, I cannot give you a clear reply to that.
I will have to give you a written reply to this question.
I should also like to give a written reply to this question.
I don't give him a direct reply to his question.
On his own, Harry could never have given a reply.
I am not in a position to give a detailed reply.
I wished to give you a reply on that point.
Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to give everyone a reply because of the time that we have available.
