Speeches, etc.

Margaret Thatcher

Remarks on inflation figures (praising John Major)

Document type: Speeches, interviews, etc.
Venue: Cardiff
Source: BBC Radio News Report 1800 17 November 1989
Journalist: Gail Foley, BBC, reporting
Editorial comments:

Exact time and place unknown.

Importance ranking: Minor
Word count: 126
Themes: Monetary policy

The Prime Minister has said that her Chancellor, Mr Major, has made a good start in tackling inflation. Speaking in Cardiff, Mrs Thatcher told our reporter Gail Foley that she wasn't disappointed that the latest figures didn't show a drop in inflation…

Thatcher Act

We're doing everything we can to get inflation down. We just have to remember that it is lower than it was under previous governments so that, that's something.

Q

Do you think, perhaps, that Mr Major's been a little over-optimistic?

Thatcher Act

No, I think Mr Major's got it absolutely right. I think he gave a very measured statement and it was very well received.