Sweden (Euro Referendum)

Keith Vaz
To ask the Prime Minister what discussions he has had with the Prime Minister of Sweden on the result of the Swedish euro referendum; and if he will make a statement. [130878]

The Prime Minister
I am in regular touch with Prime Minister Persson on a range of issues. We spoke most recently on 12 September.We respect the decision made by the people of Sweden on 14 September. The UK policy remains as before as I set out in my answers to the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Mr. Duncan Smith) at Prime Minister's Questions on 17 September 2003,

Official Report, columns 851–52.