§ 27. Mr. David EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for discussions in the EC about the future of Scottish banknotes. [26079]
§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had about the future of Scottish banknotes. [26053]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThere is no change in the Government's policy of supporting the issue of banknotes by commercial banks in Scotland, which was so valiantly defended by Sir Walter Scott in the 19th century.
My right hon. Friend has no plans for discussions on Scottish banknotes in the European Community.