§ Norman LambTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he received the Treasury documents relating to the five economic tests and the 18 background studies; what discussions he has held with ministerial colleagues on the tests since receipt of the documents; when he expects to complete his analysis of the documents; and what representations(a) he and (b) departmental officials will make to other Departments before a decision is reached on the economic tests. [115387]
§ Mr. BlunkettThe Treasury's 18 supporting studies on economic and monetary union (EMU) were sent to Cabinet Ministers on 16 May. My rt hon Friends the Prime Minister and the Chancellor are holding meetings with Cabinet Members. There was an initial discussion at Cabinet on 22 May that will be followed by a special Cabinet meeting on 5 June. The Chancellor will make a statement to the House of Commons on 9 June.