PMQT Written Answers – 17 June 1996

Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister’s Question Time from 17th June 1996.

PRIME MINISTER:

Mr. Jovan Zebic

Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Prime Minister (1) on what dates Ministers met Mr. Jovan Zebic in their official capacity since 1990;

(2) on what dates Ministers met Mr. Zoran Tanic in their official capacity since 1990.

The Prime Minister: As far as I am aware, none.

Sir James Kirkham

Mr. Wilson: To ask the Prime Minister when he last met Sir James Kirkham; and if he will outline the matters discussed.

The Prime Minister: I have never heard of Sir James Kirkham. The hon. Member may be referring to Sir Graham Kirkham, whom I last met on Sunday 9 June at the Oval cricket ground and at a dinner at Downing Street. We discussed raising funds for good causes, in particular Mencap, in whose interests the cricket was played and the dinner given.

Conservative Party (Donations)

Mr. Macdonald: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer to the right hon. Member for Yeovil (Mr. Ashdown) of 21 May, Official Report, column 96, what reports he received in 1991 and 1992 alleging donations to the Conservative party from sources linked to Bosnian Serbs.

The Prime Minister: I have nothing further to add to my answer to the right hon. Member for Yeovil (Mr. Ashdown) on 21 May, Official report, column 96.