§ Mr. Knoxasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from other European Community Finance Ministers on the subject of the United Kingdom's full participation in the European monetary system.
§ Mr. Ian StewartNone.
§ Mr. Knoxasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he expects the United Kingdom to become a full member of the European monetary system before Spain and Portugal join the European Community.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any current plans regarding United Kingdom membership of the European monetary system; what conditions would need to be met before the United Kingdom joined; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartI have nothing to add to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the then Financial Secretary to my hon. Friend the Member for Southend, East (Mr. Taylor) on 27 June 1983, at column 31.