§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much expenditure his Department(a) has incurred to date and (b) expects to incur in the future on preparations for possible United Kingdom entry into the European single currency; and if he will make a statement. [91421]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 15 July 1999]: Following the publication of the Government's Outline National Changeover Plan, my Department is considering what preparations may be necessary.