The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the Confederation of British Industry – 10 March 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Confederation of British Industry on 10th March 1988.


Mr. Murphy To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he last met the director general of the Confederation of British Industry; and what was discussed.

Mr. Mullin To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he last met the director general of the Confederation of British Industry; and what matters were discussed.

Mrs. Fyfe To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he last met the director general of the Confederation of British Industry; and what was discussed.

Mr. Major My right hon. Friend last met the director general of the Confederation of British Industry at the meeting of the National Economic Development Council on Wednesday 13 January. The council discussed the outlook for the economy; a report on the knitting industry; and international competitiveness, research and development.