§ MR. PULESTONasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether his attention has been called to the approaching Conference of the Cotin Union, and to the fact that Mr. Secretary Bayard has instructed the United States Representatives at the European Courts to state that— 1646
The United States Government are willing to agree upon a common rate of value of gold and silver for coinage purposes whenever the European Governments are prepared to unite, with a view of securing an unlimited coinage, and making both metals a legal tender upon a ratio to be agreed upon Internationally;and, whether such a representation has been made to Her Majesty's Government; and, if so, whether he can state what action is to be taken in the matter?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEI am not aware that any representation has reached Her Majesty's Government. Any decision of Her Majesty's Government with regard to currency questions rests with the Treasury, and. not with the Foreign Office.