The first fifteen minutes features question time with the prime minister. Mrs. Thatcher is queried concerning home ownership and mortage payments, and tourism and the British economy. A major point of debate is the treatment of Vietnamese refugees in Hong Kong. Both Opposition Leader Kinnock and Social Democrat Paddy Ashdown question the prime minister about the British role in dealing with the refugees. After the question time, Mrs. Thatcher delivers a statement about her recent meeting with the European Council. Debate ensues concerning the Common Market and its "1992"plan, and the possible reunification of Germany.