§ 49. Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Government will grant to all State employés and unemployed persons a bonus such as is being granted by certain commercial firms to their employés to celebrate the Coronation?
§ 54. Mr. Dayasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he will give particulars of any new gold and silver coins it is proposed to issue to mark the coronation of their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleI cannot anticipate the detailed terms of the Royal Proclamation which must issue before any new coins are struck, but it is contemplated that specimen sets of such coins will be available at special prices to all who apply for them.
§ Mr. DayWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman give particulars of how these sets will be available to the public?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleNot at this date.
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleNo, Sir; I said that it is contemplated that such coins will be available to all who apply for them.
§ 58. Mr. Wellsasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury in view of the possibility of the new coinage not being sufficient to meet the demands by 12th May, whether he will take steps to ensure that the Royal Mint produce a good supply of half-crowns for distribution to those desiring to commemorate the Coronation in this manner?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleI understand that for technical reasons it may not be possible to ensure a sufficient supply of new half-crowns. In the circumstances the Mint propose to concentrate upon the supply of new florins for the purpose which my hon. Friend has in mind.