§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions he has had with Marks and Spencer since 1992 concerning its policy on United Kingdom sourcing of goods sold by it. [16832]
§ Mr. PageMinisters and officials from my Department have regular contact with Marks and Spencer, as with other major UK companies. These discussions have covered the company's strong relationship with its UK suppliers and how it can be maintained.