§ Mr. TOUCHEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India if he is yet in a position to announce the result of the recent consideration of the question of the establishment of a mint, or mints, in India for the unrestricted coinage of gold?
§ Mr. H. BAKERA dispatch was sent to the Government of India by the mail of 18th October. It would not be in accordance with usage to make public its contents until they have had time to consider ii. The Secretary of State will ascertain from them whether they are willing that a statement should be made shortly.