§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her reply to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East on 11 February, Official Report, column 433, if she has instructed the Central Policy Review Staff to investigate the labour market; and, if so, if she will give details of the investigation.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government look to the Central Policy Review Staff to provide confidential advice on a continuing basis on a 'wide range of issues. It is not customary to reveal details of work which is intended to lead to confidential advice to Ministers.