HC Deb 12 February 1986 vol 91 c481W
28. Mr. Favell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with the Confederation of British Industry and other employers' organisations on the effect of rates on industry's costs.

Mr. Butcher

My right hon. Friend looks forward to discussing the subject of rates with the CBI and other representative bodies, along with the level of earnings and other matters affecting industry's costs.