§ Q13. Mr. Sheldonasked the Prime Minister if the public speech of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 13th March to the Diplomatic and Commonwealth Writers' Association on economic matters represents Government policy.
§ The Prime MinisterYes.
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Prime Minister if the public speech made by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in London on 12th March on Government assistance to industry represented the policy of Her Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend made no such speech. The speech he made in London on 13th March on a wide range of issues relating to his responsibilities represents Government policy.