§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what meetings have taken place between Ministers in her Department and employees of Citigate since 7 June 2001; and if she will make a statement; [32812]
(2) if she will list the meetings that Ministers in her Department have had since 1 January 2000 with representatives of (a) Chevron, (b) Texaco, (c) Phillips Petroleum, (d) IMC Global, (e) TXU and (f) CMS; and if she will make a statement; [32919]
(3) if she will list the dates of meetings that (a) special advisers and (b) Ministers in her Department have had since 1 January 1999 with representatives of Global Crossing; and if she will make a statement; [34056]
(4) if she will list the (a) dates and (b) subjects of meetings that (i) special advisers and (ii) Ministers in her Department have had since 1 January 1999 with representatives of General Electric; and if she will make a statement; [34053]
(5) if she will list the dates of meetings that (a) special advisers and (b) Ministers in her Department have had since 7 June 2001 with representatives of Seeboard; and if she will make a statement. [34061]
§ Ms HewittMinisters, special advisers and officials in my Department regularly meet a wide range of representatives from business. However as the Prime Minister's reply of 19 November 2001,Official Report, column 102W, makes clear, it is not normal practice to release details of meetings or discussions with private individuals or companies.