§ Q21. Mr. Norman Atkinsonasked the Prime Minister what progress she made towards an economic upturn as a result of her meeting with Trades Union Congress leaders on Wednesday 4 February; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterWe had a very useful discussion at the NEDC meeting on 4 February. Differences of view were expressed about the role of demand management; but there was also much common ground, for example, on the need to contain inflation, restore profitability, increase investment and reduce unemployment.