HC Deb 21 July 1993 vol 229 cc265-6W
17. Sir David Knox

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he next expects to meet the President of the Confederation of British Industry to discuss manufacturing industry.

Mr. Sainsbury

My right hon. Friend and I maintain close contact with the CBI and discuss with it a wide range of issues including the competitiveness of British manufacturing industry.

36. Mr. John Evans

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he last met the Trades Union Congress to discuss manufacturing industry.

Mr. McLoughlin

My right hon. Friend discusses matters affecting industry with the TUC as appropriate.