HC Deb 16 June 1938 vol 337 cc400-1
70. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is prepared to consider the minting of two-penny pieces, in view of the added convenience it would afford to the public?

Sir J. Simon

I am not aware of any public demand which would warrant the minting of such a coin.

Mr. De 1a Bère

Is my right hon. Friend not aware that the public do require these for purposes of pleasure, for telephoning, for going on piers, and for fetes, and will he consider the matter quite seriously?

Mr. Gallecher

Is the Chancellor not aware that the unemployed will take all the two-penny pieces he cares to mint?