Competitiveness (Hansard, 20 July 1994)

§ 31. Mr. Richards
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what response he has had from companies to his White Paper on competitiveness.

§ Mr. Heseltine
I refer my hon. Friend to the response given to my hon. Friend the Member for Basildon (Mr. Amess) earlier today.

§ 36. Mr. Clapham
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to meet the Association of British Chambers of Commerce to discuss the White Paper, "Competitiveness: Helping Business to Win"; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Heseltine
My officials and I maintain close contact with the Association of British Chambers of Commerce on a wide range of issues, including competitiveness.

§ 39. Mr. Riddick
To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he last met the Confederation of British Industry to discuss the competitiveness of British industry and its export performance.

§ Mr. Needham
My officials and I maintain close contact with representatives from the CBI on a range of issues, including exports.