HC Deb 16 February 1998 vol 306 cc472-3W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Prime Minister (1) what meetings he has had with Mr. Gavyn Davies of Goldman Sachs in the last three months; and if he will make a statement; [27689]

(2) what contact there has been between the No. 10 Downing Street Policy Unit and Mr. Gavyn Davies of Goldman Sachs over the last three months; and if he will make a statement. [27690]

The Prime Minister

[holding answers 5 February 1998]: My staff and I have meetings with a wide range of organisations and individuals.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Prime Minister if Mr. Gavyn Davies of Goldman Sachs will be part of the Government team visiting the United States of America this week; in what capacity he will be attending the talks in Washington; and if he will make a statement. [27691]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 5 February 1998]: Mr. Davies was not a member of the official delegation.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Prime Minister with whom Mr. Gavyn Davies will be attending meetings during his visit to Washington with the Prime Minister over the period 4 February to 7 February; and if he will make a statement. [28353]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 9 February 1998]: Mr. Davies was not a member of the official delegation, although he did attend an informal seminar at my invitation.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Prime Minister what is the cost to public funds of taking Mr. Gavyn Davies to Washington for meetings with the US Administration; and if he will make a statement. [28367]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 10 February 1998]: Mr. Davies met his own travel and accommodation costs for the trip to Washington.