HC Deb 17 January 1979 vol 960 cc777-8W
42. Mr. Viggers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he plans next to discuss the European monetary system with his counterparts from the Republic of Ireland and Italy.

Mr. Healey:

I shall be meeting my counterparts from the Republic of Ireland and Italy, along with my other EEC colleagues, at the next Council of Finance Ministers which is scheduled to meet on 19th February. We shall no doubt be discussing the European monetary system at this meeting.

Mr. Dykes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will itemise the changes and improvements needed in the European monetary system proposals which would enable the United Kingdom to join.

Mr. Healey:

The Government already intend to participate in several aspects of the European monetary system. Their criteria for a durable and effective exchange rate scheme were set out on paragraph 10 of the Green Paper—Cmnd. 7405.