HC Deb 19 October 1988 vol 138 c851W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister (1) which trades union leaders she has met officially for discussions during the past 12 months;

(2) which local authority leaders she has met officially for discussions during the past 12 months.

The Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Midlothian (Mr. Eadie) on 8 February 1988 at column46.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister how many requests for official meetings have been received by her during the past 12 months; and how many were granted.

The Prime Minister

I receive a considerable number of requests for official meetings each year, and agree to a substantial number of these.