HC Deb 29 June 1998 vol 315 cc32-3W
Mr. Trend

To ask the Prime Minister (1) what meetings involving the Cabinet Office and 10 Downing Street have taken place since 11 May to discuss the Government's approach to the European Union; and which other Government Departments were involved; [47556]

(2) if he will list the strategy meetings which have taken place since 11 May to discuss policy towards the European Union involving representatives from Departments, units or agencies other than his Policy Unit or Political Office; and if he will list the Departments or agencies represented in these discussions; [47557]

(3) if it is his practice to invite Foreign Office Ministers to attend discussions of European policy at Downing Street.[47553]

The Prime Minister

My staff and I have regular meetings with Ministerial colleagues and others on a wide range of subjects, and will continue to do so. As with previous Administrations, it is not my practice to provide details of confidential discussions.