§ 78. Mr. Leckieasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware of the considerable shortage of one-shilling coins in circulation; and whether he will take steps to supply the deficiency?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleThe supply of new silver coin from the Mint is made through the Bank of England to the joint stock banks, whose demands in turn reflect the demands made on them by the public. Where shortages of coin of any particular denomination exist, the remedy, therefore, lies in the first instance with the private customer, who should make his wishes clearly known to his local bank.
§ Lieut-Colonel MooreIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is a very considerable shortage of all other denominations of currency also?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleNo, Sir.