§ Q6. Mr. Watkinsonasked the Prime Minister when he next plans to chair the NEDC.
§ The Prime MinisterI took the chair at the last meeting of NEDC on 7th July. I hope to do so again from time to time, but at present I have no specific date in mind.
§ Q8. Mr. Norman Lamontasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on the last meeting of the NEDC at which he took the chair.
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the statement made to the House by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry on 8th July.