§ Q9. Mr. Wintertonasked the Prime Minister whether he will seek a meeting with the new President of the Confederation of British Industry, Mr. Ralph Bateman, at an early date.
§ Q15. Mr. Redmondasked the Prime Minister when he next proposes to meet the CBE.
§ The Prime MinisterI met the president and other representatives of the CBI when I took the chair at the meeting of the NEDC last Wednesday. I have no plans for a further meeting at present.