§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions on the single European currency there have been during meetings between Government officials and representatives of the Isle of Man. [99753]
§ Ruth KellyI refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 11 February 2002, columns 104–05W.
§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will make a statement on the implications of the report "Meeting the Challenge: Economic Reform in Europe" for the likelihood of entry to the euro; [100096]
(2) whether UK entry to the euro is conditional upon economic reform in Europe. [100095]
§ Ruth KellyThe determining factor underpinning any Government decision on membership of the single currency is the national economic interest and whether the economic case for joining is clear and unambiguous. A comprehensive and rigorous assessment of the five economic tests will be made within two years of the start of this Parliament.