HC Deb 01 November 2000 vol 355 c509W
Q12. Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Prime Minister what the wording of the question in any future referendum on the United Kingdom joining the single European currency will be. [133678]

The Prime Minister

The determining factor underpinning any Government decision on membership of the single currency is whether the economic case for the UK joining is clear and unambiguous. Because of the magnitude of the decision, the Government believe that, whenever a decision is taken by Government, it should be put to a referendum of the British people. The question asked in any referendum will need to be considered as part of the legislation providing for the referendum to be held.

Mr. Bradshaw

To ask the Prime Minister which part of Government is responsible for assessing whether membership of the single European currency would be in Britain's overall economic interest. [135858]

The Prime Minister

The Treasury will make another assessment of the five economic tests early in the next Parliament.

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