§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Prime Minister when she next expects to meet the Federal German Chancellor Dr. Kohl; and what matters she expects to discuss.
§ The Prime MinisterI meet Chancellor Kohl several times during the year. We last met at the Houston economic summit on 9 to 11 July. I expect that there will be further contacts soon. Subjects for discussion include EC and NATO issues, east-west relations and German unification.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Prime Minister when she next expects to meet her counterpart from the German Democratic Republic; and what matters she expects to discuss.
§ The Prime MinisterI had interesting and valuable talks with Herr de Maiziere during his visit to London on 26 and 27 June. I hope that we shall meet again before long and continue our discussions about German unification, east-west relations and EC and NATO subjects.
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§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Prime Minister (1) when she last met Lord Hanson in an official capacity;
(2) when she last met Michael Richardson of NM Rothschild in an official capacity.
§ The Prime MinisterMy normal practice is neither to confirm nor deny meetings with private individuals even when no such meeting has taken place.