§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his assessment as to whether the conditions for entry into the exchange rate mechanism of the EMS have been met; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeThe conditions have now been substantially met, and accordingly the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Government's decision to join the exchange rate mechanism of the EMS on 5 October.