§ 37. Mr. KINGasked whether it has been decided to issue a new silver coinage for British West Africa; if so, whether the issue will be coined at the Royal Mint; whether new designs will be taken for the dies to be used; and what guarantees can be given that the design and workmanship of this new coinage will be artistically worthy of the country?
Mr. HARCOURTIt has been decided to issue a new silver coinage for British West Africa, and new designs will be prepared. Whether the issue will be coined at the Royal Mint depends on conditions which have not yet been determined. As regards the design and workmanship, I can only promise that they will receive the same careful consideration and scrutiny as are always given in the case of a new issue of coin, and the matter will be under my personal supervision.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODWill the profits of the minting go to the Colony for which the coinage is made?