§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list the subject areas 759W within his Department's responsibilities which will be covered by the information campaign on Britain's membership of a single currency. [73666]
§ Mr. MudieHer Majesty's 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 eight of HMT's "Outline National Changeover Plan" provides further information. Copies of the Plan are available in the Library.
§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to issue information from his Department to help the public make an informed decision when they vote on the single currency. [73589]
§ Mr. MudieAny plans by the Government to issue information during a referendum campaign on whether or not the UK should join the single currency would be
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