HC Deb 16 April 1986 vol 95 cc869-70
14. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and. Industry how many individuals and how many organisations have made representations to him in favour of floating exchange rates in the past 12 months.

Mr. Alan Clark

None.

Mr. Knox

What steps have the Government taken to encourage greater stability in international exchange rates? When do they intend Britain to join the exchange rate mechanism of the European monetary system?

Mr. Clark

General comments on exchange rate matters are for my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer. As my hon. Friend has a question tabled to him for answer tomorrow, he will not have long to wait.