Written question asked by Richard Body (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 September 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 1998. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the EMU preparation unit in his Department will have access to funds to print material for general distribution.

Answer: Sir Richard Body: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the EMU preparation unit in his Department will have access to funds to print material for general distribution. [55341] Ms Hewitt: The Government's communication campaign on the euro, which is managed by the Euro Preparations Unit, is aimed not at the general public but at ensuring that UK businesses, especially small and medium sized firms, are aware of the implications of the introduction of the single currency from 1 January 1999.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 317 c923W; 55341
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Expenditure Economic and monetary union Euro Publicity Euro Preparations Unit