HC Deb 06 February 1998 vol 305 cc835-6W
Mr. Fabricant

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what meetings Ministers and officials have held with members of the "Yes" campaign for a Mayor of London. [28190]

Mr. Raynsford

Ministers and officials have had many meetings with different London organisations and individuals, some of which may be members of the "Yes" campaign. None of these meetings have been about the "Yes" campaign for the Greater London Authority.

Mr. Fabricant

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the Government funding for the "Yes" campaign for a Mayor of London. [28192]

Mr. Raynsford

The Government have made clear that state funding will not be provided for either "Yes" or "No" campaigns.