Treasury Minister Eddie Teare says he will keep a watching brief, after the United Kingdom was warned its sovereign credit rating might be cut.
A statement from the ratings agency Moody's followed concerns about the possible impact of the Eurozone crisis on the UK's growth prospects.
Mr Teare says he is not unduly concerned, but is aware it could potentially increase borrowing costs:
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