Scotland (Prime Minister's Visit)

Mr. Rifkind
asked the Prime Minister what requests he received to meet representatives of employers during his visit to Scotland; and what replies he gave.

The Prime Minister
None, but I took the opportunity to meet the Scottish Council (Development and Industry), including a number of representatives of management in Scotland.

Mr. Rifkind
asked the Prime Minister what requests he received to meet the local authorities, the Churches, the professions and other people and organisations representative of Scottish opinion during his visit to Scotland; and what replies he gave.

The Prime Minister
I received several requests which time did not allow me to fit into my programme, but my engagements enabled me to meet representatives of a wide range of Scottish opinion.

Mr. Rifkind
asked the Prime Minister why, during his visit to Scotland, he restricted his official meetings to officials of the STUC and the Scottish Council.

The Prime Minister
Because these meetings, together with other engagements which I undertook, enabled me to consult a wide range of opinion on the major issues facing Scotland.