Written question asked by Richard Body (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 1998. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 19 November 1998 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his Answer of 28th October, Official Report, 318 c171-2W, what are the criteria for determining the appropriateness of the Euro Preparations Unit producing information packs for schools.

Answer: Sir Richard Body: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 28 October 1998, Official Report, column 171, what are the criteria for determining the appropriateness of the Euro Preparations Unit producing information packs for schools. [59857] The Prime Minister: The purpose of the Government's communication campaign is to ensure UK businesses are aware of the implications of the introduction of the single currency from 1 January 1999. A number of schools have requested copies of our fact-sheets, primarily for pupils on business studies and economics courses. No information packs have been specifically produced for schools. The criterion for determining the focus of our information campaign is its effectiveness in raising business awareness of the advent of the euro next year. The focus and effectiveness of the campaign is something we keep under review.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 319 c745-7W; 59857
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Business Economic and monetary union Euro Publicity Teaching aids Euro Preparations Unit