§ Adam PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the Treasury and the Minister for Europe with regard to the impact of the euro on Wales. [35624]
706W
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI have regular discussions with my right hon. Friends the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Minister for Europe when we discuss a range of issues including the impact of the euro on Wales.
The Government are committed to undertaking an economic assessment of the likely impact of joining the euro, within two years of the start of this Parliament.
Meanwhile, the Euro Taskforce has been established to help businesses take forward preparations and to raise awareness of the opportunities already presented by the introduction of euro notes and coins by a number of our European partners.