HC Deb 18 February 1980 vol 979 c54W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether, in view of the current rates of inflation and the fall in the value of money, he will conduct an inquiry into Great Britain's coins and notes;

(2) whether, in view of the fall in the value of the £ sterling, he will arrange for the issue of coins to the value of 25 pence, 50 pence and £1.

Mr. Lawson

I shall let the hon. and learned Member have a reply as soon as possible.