HC Deb 01 November 1994 vol 248 c1097W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Prime Minister when Mr. Mohamed Al Fayed requested a meeting with him; for what reasons he declined the request; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

I have nothing further to add to the statement I made to the House on standards of conduct in public life, on 25 October,Official Report, columns 775–70.

Mr. Byers

To ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions since 1 January 1985 Mr. Mohamed Al Fayed has visited 10 Downing street; and on what dates.

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 28 October 1994]: Mr. Al Fayed visited No. 10 Downing street on the following occasions:

  • 25 January 1985
  • (for the then Prime Minister's meeting with the Sulton of Brunei)
  • 14 March 1985
  • (for the then Prime Minister's lunch for President Mubarak)
  • 3 April 1985
  • (for a meeting with officials)
  • 7 January 1986
  • (for a meeting with officials)