The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1990Chancellor (1989-1990)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the European Currency – 5 July 1990

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the European Currency on 5th July 1990.


Mr. Malcolm Bruce To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his new proposals for a European currency.

Mr. John Greenway To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has for an alternative European currency unit to compete with the currencies of European Community member states; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Major I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer that I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Richmond and Barnes (Mr. Hanley) on 21 June at column 655.