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Carney told BBC radio that Britain's access to
the EU's common market was one of its big economic advantages.
"It's the largest economy in the world. It's our largest
investment destination. It's the largest investor in the United
Kingdom," he said.
So far, there was no sign that businesses were putting off
investment decisions because of uncertainty over the referendum
but it was important to be clear about the road ahead, he said.
"It's in the interests of everybody that there is clarity about
the process and the question and the decision...," Carney said
in an interview with the broadcaster.
Pressed on whether Prime Minister David Cameron should act
sooner than his deadline of holding the referendum by the end of
2017, Carney declined to say what the timetable should be.
"The government has made it clear that it is a priority. I am
sure the government will act with appropriate speed in
developing the negotiations...," he said.
Cameron's spokesman said on Tuesday that the prime minister
would call the referendum earlier than the end-2017 deadline if
he can first reach a deal that satisfies his demands for major
changes in Britain's relationship with the bloc.
(Writing by William Schomberg; editing by Estelle Shirbon)
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