§ MR. STEPHEN WILLIAMSON (Kilmarnock Burghs)I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the marked influence of American legislation on the gold price of silver in the London market, he is taking steps to secure a full supply for mintage purposes for our token silver currency?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN,) St. George's, Hanover SquareNo, Sir; the Mint does not speculate in silver. But, subject to reasonable foresight and forecast, it must buy according to its requirements.