§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister what considerations are taken into account in deciding whether she should make visits when no invitations as such have been made.
§ The Prime MinisterAll relevant factors are taken into account when deciding which visits I should undertake.
§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions her Office has made representations to the media that no publicity should occur when she intends to make visits other than strictly personal engagements; and if she will give details accordingly.
§ The Prime MinisterMy Office makes arrangements for the media as appropriate.
§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister what is her policy on visiting those in hospital who have been injured in major accidents and tragedies; and whether she has made representations to the broadcasting authorities and newspaper that her visits should be made in private.
§ The Prime MinisterI make a practice of visiting those who have been involved in major accidents and tragedies whenever my programme permits. Arrangements made for the media take into account the views of the hospital authorities and the patients.