Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 April 1998. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 April 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the findings of the European Monetary Institute on the suitability of member states for inclusion in European economic and monetary union, in respect of future enlargement of the Union.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the findings of the European Monetary Institute on the suitability of member states for inclusion in European economic and monetary union, in respect of future enlargement of the Union. [36547] Mrs. Liddell: The convergence report of the European Monetary Institute was published on 25 March. The Government are now considering this report alongside the convergence report produced by the European Commission, and the European Commission's recommendation on which countries should proceed to stage 3 of Economic and Monetary Union. Once we have considered its findings we will report to Parliament in line with the usual scrutiny procedures.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 36547; 310 c148W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: EU enlargement Economic and monetary union Publications European Commission European Monetary Institute