§ Adam PriceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had with the First Ministers and others from the devolved Administrations in relation to UK entry into the euro-zone and their role in a referendum on that question. [9847]
§ Ruth KellyIf the Government recommend UK entry into economic and monetary union, it will be put to a vote in Parliament and then to a referendum of the British people. A Government decision to recommend UK entry into economic and monetary union is a reserved matter, and therefore a matter for the UK Government.
§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many officials in his Department are involved in the preliminary technical work on the five economic tests relating to membership of the euro; which official is in charge of this work; when he expects this work to be completed; and if he will make a statement. [8942]
§ Ruth KellyI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 2 July 2001,Official Report, column 67W and 12 July 2001, Official Report, columns 648–49W.