HC Deb 02 March 1999 vol 326 cc642-3W
Mr. Maclean

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the business leaders involved in the 12 business euroteams; and what links they have with Ambassadors for British Business. [73601]

Ms Hewitt

The regional euro forums were set up to help support business—in particular Small and Medium Sized Enterprises—prepare for the euro. The forums are led by senior business people with representation from key strategic partners who have an interest in supporting

Name Position Region
John Burke Chief Executive, Bristol and West PLC South West
Philip Hardaker Senior Partner, KPMG South East
Neville Orr Chairman, Herdmans Holding Limited Northern Ireland
Neville Reyner Eastern
Dr. John Rigg Economic Advisor, Scottish Office Scotland
Tony Rose Deputy Chairman, Rover West Midlands
James Ross Chairman, Littlewoods PLC North West
Peter Stoddart Company Secretary, Nissan North East
Hilary Thompson Natwest Bank London
Ken Truman Area Director, Lloyds Bank Wales
John Watson Director, Yorkshire Building Society Yorks & the Humber
Martin Henry Chairman, Lastolite Limited East Midlands

The forums have no links with Ambassadors for British Business.