The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1995Prime Minister (1990-1997)

PMQT Written Answers – 19 January 1995

Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister’s Question Time from 19th January 1995.


PRIME MINISTER:

 

Worcester (Visit)

Mr. Luff: To ask the Prime Minister if he will make an official visit to Worcester.

The Prime Minister: I have at present no plans to do so.

 

Engagements

Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 19 January.

Sir Peter Tapsell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 19 January.

The Prime Minister: This morning I presided at a meeting of the Cabinet and had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall be having further meetings later today.

 

Drug Education

Lady Olga Maitland: To ask the Prime Minister what steps he has taken to co-ordinate the Department of Trade and Industry with the Departments of Health and Education in respect of drug education and solvent abuse.

The Prime Minister: The Government recognise the threat of solvent abuse and, principally through our health promotion, prevention and education initiatives, are working to tackle the problem. The Department of Health has the main policy responsibility and works as necessary alongside other Departments, including as appropriate the Departments for Education, Trade and Industry, and the Home Office.