§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the letter he received from the Fire Brigades Union, dated 8th March 1974, dealing with public affairs and administration by Government and a copy of his reply thereto.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir, and in general I would not consider it appropriate to publish my official correspondence, a large part of which is sent to me on a confidential basis.