§ Q7. Mr. KirkhopeTo ask the Prime Minister if she will make an official visit to Leeds.
§ The Prime MinisterI have at present no plans to do so.
§ Mr. KirkhopeDoes not the recent announcement that the National Health Service executive and the social security directorate are to move to Leeds—with 2,000 members of staff—show the Government's true commitment to the interests of the people of the north of England? Does not it also provide further proof that Leeds and West Yorkshire are drawing people to them like a magnet?
§ The Prime MinisterI agree with my hon. Friend that the move of the Health Service executive and the social security directorate to Leeds is greatly to be welcomed. I believe that they will give a better service at less cost. They are fortunate to be able to move to that part of the world where they will have facilities which are much better than they are in London. I hope that the move will add much to the attraction of Leeds for others who may wish to move there.