Isle of Wight (Hansard, 15 July 1996)

HC Deb 15 July 1996 vol 281 c373W 373W

§ Mr. Barry Field
To ask the Prime Minister what representations he has received from the Isle of Wight council calling for independence. [36917]

§ The Prime Minister
As far as I am aware, none.

§ Mr. Field
To ask the Prime Minister if he will undertake a study on the future status of the pound sterling as legal tender on the Isle of Wight following the council's call for independence. [36919]

§ The Prime Minister
No. The Isle of Wight is part of the United Kingdom and sterling continues to be the only legal tender on the island.