§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Prime Minister what was the purpose of her recent lunch with Sir Jack Lyons and Bain and Company; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe purpose of the lunch which I attended at Bain and Company on 7 January w as to discuss the economy. It was attended by more than 40 people, most of whom were neither directors nor employees of Bain.