Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 1999. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many copies of the Europlanner disk have been created; at what cost; and how have they been distributed. - Inc figures and ref to Treasury's euro telephone line (08456 01 01 99) and (www.connectbestpractice.com.)

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many copies of the Europlanner disk have been created; at what cost; and how have they been distributed. [95230] Mr. Caborn: The EuroPlanner (floppy disk) is a practical, self-help tool to help businesses prepare for the euro. Over 105,000 copies of the EuroPlanner have so far been distributed by Business Links, other intermediaries, the Treasury's euro telephone line (08456 01 01 99) and my Department to business to help them prepare their euro strategy. It is also available on the internet (www.connectbestpractice.com) and on a Euro CD ROM. The development and production costs for 155,000 copies of the disc were £109,000. My Department launched the EuroPlanner on 23 February in response to requests from UK businesses and Business Support Organisations. It is important that UK firms consider the implications of the single currency and where necessary take steps to prepare. I would encourage British companies to use the EuroPlanner to help them do this.

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