HC Deb 19 March 1990 vol 169 cc423-4W
Mrs. Gorman

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his assessment of the likely movement of interest rates in the United Kingdom produced as a result of currency union between East and West Germany.

Mr. Ryder

The United Kingdom is watching developments in Germany with interest. However, United Kingdom rates will continue to be kept as high as is needed for as long as is needed to bring down inflation.