§ 19. Mr. Parkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the approximate number of farthings in circulation; when they were last minted; and in what numbers.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftIt is estimated that 225 million farthings are in circulation. They were last minted in February, 1956, when minting was at a rate sufficient to meet a current demand from the banks varying between 120,000 and 200,000 per week.
§ Mr. ParkerWill not the Chancellor withdraw these unnecessary coins?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftThe Mint is merely the servant of the public and gives the public what it wants.