Mr Major won the day but he still has a problem.
Mr. Major does not have to call a general election until 1997.
Mr Major clearly thinks she is now ready for high office.
Mr. Major said today that this would happen eventually but not right away.
Mr Major asks industry to take heart from the fact that things are quite different now.
Mr. Major successfully gave his party and cause a more human face.
Mr. Major must call a general election sometime before next summer.
Mr. Major has a year before he must call a national parliamentary election.
Mr Major has now flown home to deal with the economic crisis.
Mr. Major added, though, to make sure you ask to speak to the supervisor for your district.