HC Deb 20 November 1962 vol 667 c991
19. Mr. Gower

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the present Common Market negotiations, he will make an early decision about the proposed change to a decimal system of currency.

Mr. Barber

I think we should await the report of the Halsbury Committee.

Mr. Gower

Is not it regrettable that this decision has been delayed for so long? Is it impossible for the Committee to give some interim advice to enable my right hon. Friend to come to an earlier decision?

Mr. Barber

We hope that the Committee will be in a position to report early next year.