HL Deb 14 July 2000 vol 615 c57WA
Lord Harrison

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their estimate of the cost to the gaming machine industry of physical conversion to euros; and whether they will permit the doubling of numerical values in gaming machines in order to reduce this cost. [HL3234]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The level of costs would depend on the approach adopted by individual companies. Government continue to consult on the overall approach to a changeover, as explained in the second outline national changeover plan published on 9 March 2000.

Lord Harrison

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consult the German, Spanish and Dutch Governments on their approach to reducing the cost to the gaming machine industry of physical conversion to euros. [HL3235]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

Information on changeover planning is contained in the second outline national changeover plan, published on 9 March 2000.