Written question asked by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 May 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Friday, 24 May 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take account of the CFA franc zone's effect on monetary policy in the Eurozone in assessing the five economic tests for joining the euro; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Whittingdale: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take account of the CFA franc zone's effect on monetary policy in the Eurozone in assessing the five economic tests for joining the euro; and if he will make a statement. [59884] Ruth Kelly: The Government has said that it will complete an assessment of the five economic tests within two years of the start of this Parliament. All relevant economic issues will be dealt with as part of the assessment.

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