HC Deb 07 November 1989 vol 159 cc525-6W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the obligations and responsibilities required of by Her Majesty's Government in the event of the United Kingdom joining the exchange rate mechanism.

(3) what was the income per capita in Scotland as a percentage of the United Kingdom level in 1979–80 and in each succeeding year up to the latest available year.

(4) what was the income per capita in Wales as a percentage of the United Kingdom level in 1979–80 and in each succeeding year up to the latest available year.

Mr. Major

[holding answer 6 November 1989]: Figures for total personal sector income per capita are available for calendar rather than for fiscal years and these are as follows:

Mr. Lilley

[holding answer 31 October 1989]: These are contained in the resolution of the European Council of 5 December 1978 on the establishment of the European monetary system (EMS) and related matters.