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Written question asked by Bowen Wells (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 January 2001. It was answered by Gordon Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 25 January 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his policy is on British participation in the European single currency.
Answer

Mr. Wells: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on British participation in the European single currency. [145793] Mr. Gordon Brown: The determining factor underpinning any Government decision on joining the single currency is whether the economic case for the UK joining is clear and unambiguous. Because of the magnitude of the decision, the Government believe that, whenever a decision to enter is taken by Government, it should be put to a referendum of the British people.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
361 c702W;361 c704W; 145793
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Economic and monetary union Euro Referendums
Link
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