HC Deb 16 June 1988 vol 135 cc260-1W
42. Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what mechanisms are available to him to affect alterations in the exchange rate.

Mr. Lilley

I refer the hon. Member to the Prime Minister's statement on 17 May at columns794–98.

Mr. Pike

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Burnley on Tuesday 7 June, his Department discriminates for any purposes between inquiries from different sectors of industry on the exchange rate; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

No.

28. Mr. Bernie Grant

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement regarding the rise in the deutschemark-pound sterling exchange rate since the beginning of 1988 and its effects on British industry.

43. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement regarding the rise in the deutschemark-pound sterling exchange rate since the beginning of 1988 and its effects on British industry.

73. Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement regarding the economic effects of further appreciation of the pound against the deutschemark.

Mr. Lilley

I refer the hon. Members to the reply given earlier today by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor to the hon. Member for Carlisle (Mr. Martlew).