Edward Heath on single currency opt-out clause

Title

Edward Heath on single currency opt-out clause

Genre

Interview

TX Date

29 Oct 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:00:29

Description

The Government will today discuss the opt-out clause offered last night in the Hague as a means of enabling Britain to delay joining other European governments in a single currency. The political lifeline to Prime Minister, John Major was outlined in a draft blueprint on economic union released by the Dutch Government last night. But former prime minister Edward Heath, attending a dinner in London to commemorate the UK’s voting to join the EEC, says Major would be acting against Britain’s interests if he accepts the clause. Interviewer not heard.

Contributors

Edward Heath

Keywords

Government; Economics; UK; Prime ministers; Europe; Currencies; International monetary systems

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