The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1997Prime Minister (1990-1997)

PMQT Written Answers – 4 March 1997

Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister’s Question Time from 4th March 1997.


PRIME MINISTER:

 

Sir Nicholas Lloyd

Mr. McWilliam: To ask the Prime Minister what advisory function Sir Nicholas Lloyd is carrying out on his behalf; and if there is any resultant cost to public funds.

The Prime Minister: Sir Nicholas Lloyd is not carrying out any advisory functions for me as Prime Minister and therefore there is no cost to public funds.

 

Engagements

Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 4 March.

Sir Peter Tapsell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 4 March.

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

 

Gulf War Syndrome

Dr. David Clark: To ask the Prime Minister if he received a letter from Hilary Meredith of the solicitors firm of Donn and Co. in July 1995 enclosing documents concerning the use of organophosphate pesticides by British forces during the Gulf war.

The Prime Minister: My Office received correspondence in 1995, which was passed to the Ministry of Defence.