§ 37. Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has now received advice from the Decimal Currency Board about retaining the 6d. or 2.5 new pence piece.
§ Mr. TaverneNo, Sir. the Decimal Currency Board is still considering the matter.
§ Mr. OsbornThe arguments for retaining the 6d. piece or having the 2.5p piece have been discussed in this Chamber, and there is now need for a firm decision. Will the Chancellor of the Exchequer bear this in mind and give a firm decision quickly?
§ Mr. TaverneYes, of course my right hon. Friend will bear this in mind. We appreciate the need for a quick decision.