North's businesses want euro membership

More than 60% of businesses in the North are in favour of joining the eurozone, according to a survey conducted by PriceWaterhouse Coopers.

The research found that 63% of businessmen would vote in favour of the single European currency if the British government called a referendum in the near future.

24% were totally opposed to the euro and 13% were undecided.

The British government is discussing the possibility of calling a referendum on euro membership.