HC Deb 12 February 2002 vol 380 c247W
Mr. Howard

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his intended policy at the ECOFIN meeting on 12 February regarding the Commission's position on the stability and growth pact. [35100]

Ruth Kelly

[holding answer 11 February 2002]: The UK has consistently said that we support a prudent interpretation of the stability and growth pact, taking into account the economic cycle, sustainability and the important role of public investment.