§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect his policy on competitiveness will have on the rate of increase of the real incomes before tax of the top and bottom deciles of incomes.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeGovernment policies are focused on improving incentives, encouraging enterprise and helping to create a well-educated, highly skilled labour force. That is the best way to ensure rising incomes for all.
Attending Chancellor of the Exchequer Indonesia and the Philippines—January 1994 Trade Mission Switzerland—January 1994 World Economic Forum Meeting Germany—February 1994 G7 Meeting France—February 1994 Bilateral talks with French Government Belgium—February 1994 ECOFIN United States of America—March 1994 Jobs Conference Belgium—arch 1994 ECOFIN Sweden—March 1994 Speech engagement Greece—April 1994 Informal ECOFIN Poland—April 1994 Bilateral talks with Polish Government Russia—April 1994 EBRD Annual Meetings United States of America—April 1994 IMF Spring Meetings Belgium—May 1994 ECOFIN Luxembourg—June 1994 ECOFIN France—June 1994 OECD Greece—June 1994 European Council Germany—June 1994 Bilateral talks with German Government Chief Secretary Brazil—March 1994 Trade Mission Chile—March 1994 Representing United Kingdom Government at inauguration of new President Spain—June 1994 Speaking engagements Economic Secretary United States of America—May 1994 Trade Mission Japan—May 1994 Trilateral Meetings None of these visits involved fund-raising activities for the Conservative party.