Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 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, from what sources metals for the single currency coinage will be acquired; and what environmental impact assessment has been undertaken in respect of that acquisition.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer from what sources metals for the single currency coinage will be acquired; and what environmental impact assessment has been undertaken in respect of that acquisition. [37789] Mrs. Liddell: The principal metals planned to be used for the euro coinage are steel and copper. As these metals are in plentiful supply, no significant environmental impact is expect to arise from the demand forecast to be generated by the euro coinage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 310 c150W; 37789
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Currencies Environmental impact assessment Euro European currency unit Metals