§ Mr. Spencerasked the Paymaster General if he will make a statement about his recent official visit to Leicester.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI paid a short visit to Leicester on Friday 25 April. My first engagement was with the Leicester and county chamber of commerce and industry to discuss the inner cities initiative in Highfields. I met a number of local employers and we explored the role the private sector might play. Afterwards I met some representatives from the local community and invited them to put forward specific ideas and proposals for the task force to consider.
During my visit I emphasised that the task force aims to work in close co-operation with all sections of the community in drawing up plans for action to tackle Highfields' problems.