HC Deb 28 April 1898 vol 56 c1375
MR. J. F. HOGAN (Tipperary, Mid)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) whether he has received representations from the Australian Premiers requesting the privilege of coining silver in the Australian branches of the Royal Mint; and (2) whether he contemplates making the desired concession?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

The answer to the first part is yes; and to the second, the matter has been referred to the Treasury, and is now under the consideration of their Lordships.