§ 90. Mr. WEDGWOODasked whether the Bank of British West Africa have a monopoly of the importation of silver coinage into any, and, if so, what Crown Colonies on the West Coast; and how long the monopoly has still to run?
Mr. HARCOURTThe agreement under which the bank undertook the responsibility of importing silver coin was terminated some months ago. A temporary arrangement is now in force, pending consideration of the Report of the West African Currency Committee.
§ Mr. KINGCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any coinage is issued from our Mint for that region, and, if so, whether it is issued in its usual unsatisfactory state?
Mr. HARCOURTI understand coinage is issued from our Mint. I have no knowledge as to the latter part of the question.