HC Deb 07 August 1916 vol 85 c669
63. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury what are the objections to English post offices paying one at the face value of a Scottish bank note?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

As the notes are not legal tender in England any such notes cashed by an English Post Office would have to be transmitted to Scotland for collection, and the proceeds would in most cases have to be remitted back to England.

Mr. HOGGE

What is the difficulty in a simple arrangement of that kind; if it is a convenience to Scottish soldiers in England?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

It is an expense to the Post Office.