§ Mr. LilleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sums he is seeking from the European Union to finance information campaigns about the euro; and what plans he has for expenditure of such sums. [19205]
§ Mrs. Liddell[holding answer 4 December 1997]The Government has applied to the European Commission for financial assistance towards the cost of producing and
Percentage of workers suffering from low literacy and low numeracy (1996 figures) Managerial and professional Skilled craft workers Machinery and assembly line Sales and service Low literacy Low numeracy Low literacy Low numeracy Low literacy Low numeracy Low literacy Low numeracy Britain 6 6 24 21 22 20 17 21 Germany 1 2 7 3 12 11 6 5 USA 5 4 30 29 35 30 27 25 Source:
International Adult Literacy Survey, Office for National Statistics and Statistics Canada.
366Wdistributing the Treasury's business guide "Practical Information for Business". The European Commission has approved the request in principle.
The Government is currently engaged in a dialogue with the European Commission on future financial assistance to help inform business and the wider public about preparation for EMU.