§ Q21. Mr. John Smithasked the Prime Minister if he will place on the agenda for his next meeting with the CBI and TUC the future of the regional employment premium.
§ The Prime MinisterI have always made it clear that I am willing to discuss whatever matters the CBI and the TUC wish to raise in these talks but separate discussions have been taking place between officials and the CBI and the TUC about REP.
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