§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what studies he has commissioned on the benefits and losses to Britain arising from(a) returning to the exchange rate mechanism and (b) monetary union; and if he will issue a White Paper giving his own assessment.
§ Mr. NelsonMy right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor has not commissioned any specific studies on the issues referred to, although naturally he considers carefully advice rendered on future economic policy. The Government have no plans to issue a White Paper on this subject.