HC Deb 09 December 2002 vol 396 cc87-8W
Mr. Prisk

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will set a date for the publication of a verdict on whether Britain has met the five economic tests for Euro entry. [86204]

Ruth Kelly

A comprehensive and rigorous assessment of the five tests will be made within two years of the start of this Parliament. Once the assessment is complete, it will be published and will be subject to intensive public scrutiny and debate.

Mr. Prisk

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he intends to have with the Governor of the Bank of England on whether the five economic tests for entry to the Euro are being met. [86205]

Ruth Kelly

The Chancellor meets regularly with the Governor of the Bank of England to discuss a range of issues.

The assessment of the Five Economic Tests will be a Government assessment, and the work will be carried out by the Treasury.