Monday 16th November 1981
10.30 - 3.00 Finished speech with PM and lunch in flat. She accepted my arguments and said flattering things, which were not quite true i.e. that I was always right in predicting slumps. Complained about my sending [sic]
To Leeds: sat next to Fenton chairman of Special Measures Committee of W. Yorks - very anti YOP [Youth Opportunities Programme] - they want jobs.
Gowrie gave a speech - not good - but I met a LOT of protectionists.