§ 18. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many farthings have been minted since 31st March last.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerSeven hundred and eighty thousand.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonIs the Chancellor aware that this very substantial drop in the manufacture of farthings shows that he is not content to waste these coins because even the drapers have stopped demanding farthings in selling their particular wares?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir. I think this just about meets the situation, particularly in view of the decline in the export of farthings, which was causing me some anxiety.