§ 48. Sir CHARLES OMANasked the Chancellof of the Exchequer the date after which the various denominations of the new silver coinage can be obtained 213 in bulk from the Bank and not merely in specimen sets by individuals applying at the Royal Mint?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLCertain supplies of the half-crown, florin, shilling and sixpenny pieces are available or will very shortly be so. Persons asking for them through their banks will be able to obtain them from the Bank of England not later than the 12th March. The minting of crowns and threepences for general issue will be commenced in April next.
§ Sir C. OMANDo I really understand that we are going to have crown pieces after April?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLYes, the minting of crowns and threepenny pieces for general use will be commenced in April next.
§ Mr. W. THORNEAre you not minting any more 2s. pieces?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLSurely we could never get on without them.
Lieut.-Commander KENVVORTHYMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman as a father, whether he cannot expedite the issue of crown pieces before the Easter holidays?