§ The Prime MinisterI had a meeting with representatives of the Trades Union Congress this morning. I have no immediate plans to hold further meetings with the congress, but am available should it want a further meeting.
§ Q38. Mr. Rentonasked the Prime Minister whether she has any plans to meet representatives of the Confederation of British Industry.
§ The Prime MinisterNot at present.
§ Q40. Mr. McNallyasked the Prime Minister when next she intends to meet representatives of the Confederation of British Industry.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no immediate plans to do so.
§ Q41. Mr. Craigenasked the Prime Minister how many times since coming into office she has met the Confederation of British Industry, and the Trades Union Congress.
§ The Prime MinisterSince coming into office I have had 11 official meetings with representatives of the Trades Union Congress, including meetings with the Wales TUC432W and the Northern Ireland TUC, and seven with representatives of the Confederation of British Industry. I do, of course, meet representatives of both organisations informally from time to time.