Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 January 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Monday, 14 January 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will calculate how much it would cost to supply every household in the United Kingdom with a free sterling to euro calculator.

Answer: Mr. Allen: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will calculate how much it would cost to supply every household in the United Kingdom with a free sterling to euro calculator. [24958] Ruth Kelly: The Government's policy on membership of the single currency is unchanged. The determining factor underpinning any Government decision on membership of the single currency is the national economic interest and whether the economic case for joining is clear and unambiguous.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24958; 378 c84W;378 c83W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Currencies Economic and monetary union Euro Sterling Exchange rates Calculators
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk