§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans she has to issue information from her Department to help the public make an informed decision when they vote on the single currency. [73585]
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§ Mr. Paul MurphyAny plans by the Government to issue information during a referendum campaign on whether or not the UK should join the single currency would be made in the light of the Government's response to the recommendations from the Neill Committee on the conduct of referendums. The Government will announce their conclusions on those recommendations when my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary publishes a White paper and draft Bill before the summer recess.
§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will list the subject areas within her Department's responsibilities which will be covered by the information campaign on Britain's membership of a single currency. [73671]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe Treasury will continue its dialogue with key external bodies to determine what information the public and business would need at each stage of the changeover process. Any information campaign would cover key concerns that the public and business may have. Chapter 8 of the Treasury's Outline National Changeover Plan provides further information. Copies of the Plan are available in the House Library.