"in response to the issue" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is a phrase that can typically be used whenever someone is trying to provide an answer to a problem or a specific issue. For example, "The mayor made a statement in response to the issue of homelessness in the city."
Moreover, several related programs are undertaken for the promotion of using worldwide biomass resources in response to the issue.
Most of the language in that case is in response to the issue of how far legislative jurisdiction should be presumed to extend in the absence of an express declaration.
In response to the issue of keeping Prada fresh, Mr. Bertelli countered: "The novelty we've introduced is that instead of going on with uniformity, we have created unique and unusual environments," referring to the highly conceptual store designs.
However, in response to the issue being raised by the shadow foreign secretary, Hilary Benn, the Ministry of Defence said "fresh assurances" were being sought from Saudi Arabia that such weapons were not being used.
In response to the issue, we promised our customers we would make significant changes, and we have done so.
In response to the issue of risk, Carvin astutely observed that limiting subsidies to state exchanges is by no means the most precarious provision in the law.
We were disappointed by the bland statement from ministers in response to the issues raised at the summit, but believed it was worth persevering as we were assured that these issues had been considered at the highest level of government.
Rob Greig, chief executive of the National Development Team for Inclusion: "This is the most cogent set of actions in response to the issues behind the Winterbourne View abuse since it took place over four years ago.
In response to the issues that emerged from last week's consultation, Graça Machel, a member of the UN's high-level panel, asked delegates: "What needs to change in 2015?" A simple answer would be for decision-makers to reread the promises made by world leaders in the millennium declaration on freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, respect for nature and shared responsibility.
