§ Mr. John Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek talks with interested bodies, other than the Trades Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry, on the subject of phasing out the regional employment premium.
§ Mr. HigginsMy right hon. Friend has no plans for talks other than those now in progress with the Trades Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry. He will of course take note of any statements of views by other bodies.