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 National Economic Development Council – 16 June 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the National Economic Development Council on 16th June 1988.


Mr. Anthony Coombs To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he last attended the National Economic Development Council; and what matters were discussed.

Mr. Major My right hon. Friend the Chancellor last attended and chaired the National Economic Development Council on Wednesday 13 January. The Council discussed the outlook for the economy; a report by the knitting industry; and international competitiveness, research and development, and action by economic development committees.