§ 50. Mr. Donnerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the coins recently issued for public use stain and dirty the fingers to an extent hitherto unknown; and whether, accordingly, he will withdraw these from circulation.
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Stafford Cripps)The answer to both parts of the Question is, "No, Sir."
§ Mr. DonnerIs the Chancellor aware of widespread adverse comments on this coinage and that it is no satisfaction to anyone to have a base coinage which merely reflects a debased Government?
§ Sir S. CrippsI have no information from any bank or any other institution dealing with this coinage that there has been any complaint.
§ Mr. GallacherIf the hon. Member does not like it he can hand it over to me.
§ Mr. George JegerIs the increase of dirt in this connection due to too much money chasing too few ideas?