HC Deb 02 March 1916 vol 80 c1203
78. Mr. FELL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can give any information respecting the £1 notes purporting to have been issued by the British Government which are said to be in circulation in Germany; and if he knows anything of the origin of such notes or how they are supposed to have reached Germany?

Mr. McKENNA

I have no official nor authentic information on the point, but I understand that it has been stated in the Press that British currency notes are finding their way into Germany.

Mr. FELL

Is the Treasury making any inquiry in Holland or in other places respecting this suggestion?

Mr. McKENNA

I have no means of inquiring with regard to Germany.

Mr. FELL

Are these percolating into Germany through Holland, or are they forged notes?

Mr McKENNA

If the hon. Gentleman asks me my personal opinion upon the point, I very much doubt if there are any of these notes in Germany.