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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 January 2001. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 January 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on his policy towards EU-level investigations into price-fixing in currency transactions within the Euro-zone; and what estimate he has made of the level of mark up which has occurred.
Answer

Mr. Bercow: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his policy towards EU-level investigations into price-fixing in currency transactions within the eurozone; and what estimate he has made of the level of mark up which has occurred. [147529] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Government welcome all efforts to enhance competition and deliver better value for consumers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147529; 362 c144W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Currency speculation Euro Prices
Link
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