Mr Monti, who plans a roadshow to promote Italy, said that the latest reform would clear away the last obstacles to inward investment.

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Ms Hewitt said the five economic tests for euro entry must be met, but added that the "views of inward investors, certainly from Japan and Asia, are very clear".

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Westwood, in fact, was three clear of the field on five under at one stage before sliding back on the inward run.

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