HC Deb 15 January 1992 vol 201 c593W
23. Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he has carried out amongst the leaders of British industry on their attitude to the Maastricht negotiations; what were the responses he received; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

The director general of the CBI congratulated the Prime Minister and his colleagues on havingachieved exactly what business needs from Maastricht. The Government, too, believe that British industry will be well served by the agreement reached at Maastricht.