HC Deb 10 March 1998 vol 308 cc102-3W
Mr. Gray

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many meetings have taken place since 1996 involving the Association for the Monetary Union of Europe; and if he will make a statement on its activities in the United Kingdom. [32882]

Mrs. Liddell

Questions about the activities of the Association for the Monetary Union of Europe should be addressed to that organisation.

Mr. Leigh

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the role of his Department in preparing European Community websites on the single currency. [32945]

Mrs. Liddell

The preparation of websites on the single currency by European Community institutions is a matter for these institutions. In some cases, documents and websites may contain information provided by HM Treasury.

Mr. Gill

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will make a statement on the intended target audience of material printed by the European Commission on the single currency in English; [33010]

(2) how many speakers were provided by the European Commission for conferences in 1997 on the single currency; how many were provided for conferences in the United Kingdom; what steps are taken to ensure impartiality; from which budget line costs came; and if he will list the speakers and venues in the United Kingdom; [33012]

(3) what information kits are in preparation at European Community level to inform professional and business associations about the single currency. [33011]

Mr. Leigh

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many copies of the video, "A Single Currency for Europe", have been distributed by Directorate General X in the United Kingdom. [32958]

Mrs. Liddell

These are matters for the European Commission.

Mr. Edward Davey

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had on the timing of a referendum on UK entry to the single currency. [31795]

Mrs. Liddell

We have made it clear that we do not believe that the United Kingdom will be in a position to join a single currency, or to have a referendum on joining a single currency, during this Parliament. That is because there is no realistic prospect of Britain having demonstrated, during this Parliament, convergence which is sustainable and settled.