§ Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total weight of metal used per annum for the manufacture of copper coinage; and whether, for purposes of economy as well as for the greater convenience of the general public, he will consider a reduction in the size of penny and halfpenny pieces?
§ Sir J. BAIRDIt is not anticipated that the average weight of metal used for bronze coinage will exceed 230 tons annually. With regard to the rest of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on the 20th instant to the hon. and gallant Member for Chertsey (Sir P. Richardson).