I READ with interest government proposals for a referendum on the issue of a single European currency.

Mindful of recent financial institution mergers, such as the Halifax and Leeds Building Societies and that proposed between the Abbey National and National Provincial Building Societies, who intend to reward customers with either cash or shares benefits, I wonder whether 'Yes' voters in any forthcoming referendum might anticipate a sackful of 'Euros' as a thank-you.

BOB MATTHEWS, Park Road, Cliviger, Burnley.

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