§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if Her Majesty's Treasury will publish quarterly reports of progress on preparations for the introduction of a European single currency. [3529]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Bank of England publishes quarterly reports entitled "Practical Issues Arising from the Introduction of the Euro". The most recent report was published on 24 April. The Government is considering whether additional information would he useful to help businesses prepare for the practical implications of economic and monetary union, some of which will arise whether or not the United Kingdom participates.