§ 48. Mr. Leckieasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the reason for the delay in issuing in bulk the new 3d. pieces; and when more of the coins are to be issued?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleOver 8,000,000 of these pieces have already been issued to the banks. Production of further quantities is proceeding at an average rate of some 800,000 pieces a week, but regard must always be had to the demands for the other denominations.
§ Mr. H. G. WilliamsIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that there is an acute shortage of these coins in England; and will he consult his fellow-countrymen as to where they all are?
§ Mr. ThorneAre they hidden away in the banks?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleThey are not in the banks, but I understand that they are treasured by individuals.