HC Deb 05 July 1966 vol 731 cc37-8W
42. Mr. Higgins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent it is the purpose of his regulations to ensure that individuals holding as part of personal jewellery in excess of four gold coins minted after 1837 are subject to S.I., 1966, No. 438.

Mr. Diamond

The Order covers all gold coins minted after 1837.

43. Mr. Higgins

asked the Chancellor of the Exhequer what estimate he will make of the number of coin collectors in Great Britain; and what estimate he will make of the number of individuals likely to be holding an excess of four gold coins minted after 1837.

Mr. Diamond

I am not in a position to give an estimate of either.