European Central Bank

HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 c445W

Mr. Waterson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the Government's policy towards an independent European central bank. [11822]

Mr. Geoffrey Robinson

I regret that it has not been possible to provide a substantive answer before the summer recess. I shall write to the hon. Member shortly and place a copy of the letter in the Library.