HC Deb 14 May 1971 vol 817 c185W
Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what arrangements he is making for bringing to an end the decimal currency change-over period.

Mr. Higgins

The Decimal Currency Board are seeking the views of representative organisations on the possibility of bringing the change-over period to an end on 31st August next. In the light of the replies, the Board will make a recommendation to me.