§ 20. Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he proposes to take to monitor the future development of the European monetary system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LawsonThe European monetary system is kept regularly under review.
§ 27. Mr. FearnTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he now expects to seek full United Kingdom membership of the European monetary system.
§ Mr. LilleyI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Southend, East (Mr. Taylor) on 5 July at column161.
§ 36. Mr. BeithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, following the Madrid summit and the decision of Spain to join the exchange rate mechanism, he will make a statement as to any new factors which are relevant to his decision as to whether the time is right for Britain to join the European monetary system.
§ Mr. LilleyI refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, gave the hon. Member for Gordon (Mr. Bruce) earlier today.