HC Deb 15 March 1990 vol 169 cc369-70W
9. Mr. John P. Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from business and industry about British membership of the European exchange rate mechanism.

10. Mr. Randall

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from business and industry about British membership of the European exchange rate mechanism.

Mr. Major

I have received a number of representations.

45. Mr. McCrindle

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has had recent discussions with his German counterpart regarding the timing of the United Kingdom's entry into the exchange rate mechanism of the European monetary system.

Mr. Ryder

The German Government are well aware of the United Kingdom's position on sterling's participation in the exchange rate mechanism of the European monetary system.

26. Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the average inflation rate of countries in the exchange rate mechanism of the European monetary system.

Mr. Ryder

It is 4.2 per cent. in December if owner-occupiers' housing costs are excluded.

16. Mrs. Ann Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with other European Finance Ministers about British participation in the exchange rate mechanism.

Mr. Lilley

Our conditions for entry are well known.