The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Breaking the Sound Barrier – 19 December 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Breaking the Sound Barrier on 19th December 1986.


Mr. Ashley Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if his Department has considered an application for an exhibition relating to the Royal National Institute for the Dears campaign, “Breaking the Sound Barrier,” to be displayed in the Upper Waiting Hall.

Mr. Major I understand that, under procedures agreed by the Services Committee, arrangements have been made with the authorities of the House for the exhibition to be held in the Upper Waiting Hall from 30 March 1987 to 3 April 1987.