§ 23. Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he has carried out amongst the leaders of British industry on their attitude to the Maastricht negotiations; what were the responses he received; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LilleyThe director general of the CBI congratulated the Prime Minister and his colleagues on having
achieved exactly what business needsfrom Maastricht. The Government, too, believe that British industry will be well served by the agreement reached at Maastricht.