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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Trimble (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Monday, 21 June 2010.


Economy: Eurozone

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to members of the European Union to protect the British economy from the financial situation in the eurozone.
Answer

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Treasury Ministers attend regular meetings of EU Ministers, including the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers—ECOFIN. These discussions cover a wide range of issues, including the ongoing situation in sovereign debt markets.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
719 c1166 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
EU countries Economic situation Economic and monetary union
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk