HC Deb 14 July 1997 vol 298 cc44-5W
Mr. Fallon

To ask the Prime Minister what proportion of the time of the Minister for Trade and Competitiveness in Europe is spent on duties in(a) the Treasury and (b) the Department of Trade and Industry. [7432]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 9 July 1997]: The Minister for Trade and Competitiveness in Europe expects to spend up to 20 per cent. of his time dealing with Treasury duties.

Mr. Redwood

To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to the oral answers of 3 July,Official Report, column 409; that to the hon. Member for South Cambridgeshire (Mr. Lansley), Official Report, column 427, and that of 4 July Official Report, column 585, what factors led to the differences underlying each answer relating to the business interests of the Minister for Trade and Competitiveness in Europe. [7420]

The Prime Minister

There are no such differences.

Mr. Redwood

To ask the Prime Minister what are the duties of the Minister for Trade and Competitiveness in Europe. [7429]

The Prime Minister

I refer the right hon. Member to the List of Ministerial Responsibilities, a copy of which is in the Library of the House.