HC Deb 14 May 1998 vol 312 c185W
26. Dr. George Turner

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment she has made of the preparedness of UK business for EMU; and what progress her Department has made in assisting business to plan effectively. [40979]

30. Yvette Cooper

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment her Department has made of the preparedness of British companies for economic and monetary union. [40983]

37. Mr. Efford

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what progress her Department has made in working with business to prepare for the launch of EMU. [40991]

Mrs. Beckett

The best large British firms have already begun to prepare but many small and medium businesses have not thought about the issue. To help them do so, the Government have a communications strategy to raise awareness and provide information, including a dedicated telephone line and website supported by a range of literature.