§ Mr. Trotterasked the Prime Minister which members of his staff previously worked for British Airways; and whether they are advising the Government on the future of Concorde.
§ The Prime MinisterOne member of the policy advisory unit at 10 Downing Street was recruited from and is still employed part-time by British Airways; his previous career included a spell as an economic adviser in the Government Economic Service. The unit advises the Prime Minister personally, not the Government collectively. I do not propose to give details of the issues upon which the unit is advising me.