HC Deb 28 June 1999 vol 334 c20W
Mr. Gummer

To ask the Prime Minister what communications(a) by telephone or (b) directly he received from the White House relating to his meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart. [88700]

The Prime Minister

None.

Mr. Gummer

To ask the Prime Minister if (1) during his meeting this year with the Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart, there was discussion of planning matters; [88697]

(2) what other Ministers were present at his meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart; [88698]

(3) for what reason the Minister for Trade was not present at his meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart; [88699]

(4) what discussions he has had about the planning issue raised during his meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart with the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions. [88707]

The Prime Minister

I refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 6 May 1999,Official Report, columns 451–52.

Mr. Yeo

To ask the Prime Minister (1) how many meetings he has had with representatives of the American Government where the proposed merger of Wal-Mart with Asda was discussed; [88508]

(2) how many meetings his staff have had with representatives of the American Government where the proposed merger of Wal-Mart with Asda was discussed; [88509]

(3) how many meetings (a) he and (b) his staff have had with representatives of Wal-Mart in connection with their proposed merger with Asda. [88803]

The Prime Minister

None.