§ 20. Mr. SymsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total level of expenditure incurred to date by Government bodies in connection with the national changeover plan. [145812]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonAn update on public sector spending on changeover planning was given in the Treasury's Fourth Report on Euro Preparations, published on 6 November 2000. Copies of the Report are available in the Library of the House.
§ 37. Mr. SwayneTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the recent appreciation in value of the euro. [145829]
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§ Miss Melanie JohnsonIt is not appropriate for the Government to comment on day-to-day developments in the foreign exchange markets.
§ Mr. WellsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on British participation in the European single currency. [145793]
§ Mr. Gordon BrownThe determining factor underpinning any Government decision on joining the single currency is whether the economic case for the UK joining is clear and unambiguous. Because of the magnitude of the decision, the Government believe that, whenever a decision to enter is taken by Government, it should be put to a referendum of the British people.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his policy to target socially disadvantaged groups in information campaigns on the euro. [147527]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonI refer the hon. Member to the second Outline National Changeover Plan, which was published on 9 Mach 2000. A copy of the plan is available in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on information campaigns planned for UK visitors to the Euro Zone. [147461]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonI refer the hon. Member to the "Fourth Report on Euro Preparations", copies of which have been deposited in the Library of the House.