§ 74. Sir C. OMANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will, after the appearance of the new silver coinage, permit limited numbers of the crown piece, not struck as proofs but of ordinary mintage, to be purchased at their facial value by persons desirous of using them for presentation or otherwise, without it being necessary for the buyer to procure also the smaller denominations at the same time?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIf, as I hope, there is a desire for Crown pieces, these pieces will be struck and put in circulation next year through the ordinary channels. The Mint are not at present issuing any of the new coins, except as specimen sets, and could not undertake to issue particular pieces at face value.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that schoolboys are particularly anxious to have the crown piece re-introduced?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am in entire sympathy with the younger generation.