§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent he considers a decision by the United Kingdom to join the European monetary system exchange rate mechanism would have a significant effect on the freedom of Her Majesty's Government to carry out the economic management of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyI shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if membership of the European monetary system exchange rate mechanism would prevent or otherwise influence decisions by the United Kingdom Government to seek to increase or decrease the exchange rate or if such decisions would require the consent of other members of the European monetary system.
§ Mr. RidleyI shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.