Mr Major’s Comments on Piers Merchant – 27 March 1997

Below is the text of Mr Major’s comments on Piers Merchant, made on 27th March 1997.

QUESTION:

[Mr Major was asked about whether Piers Merchant should resign following allegations made against him]

PRIME MINISTER:

I think Piers Merchant will want to explain the stories in this morning’s press to his constituency association and to others.