§ Mr. Grimondasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the notes of Scottish banks will remain in issue after the issue of the £1 coin,
§ Mr. LawsonThe position of the certain Scottish and Northern Ireland banks that have statutory power to issue bank notes will not be affected. The decision to continue to issue £1 notes will be theirs alone.
§ Mr. Grimondasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if there will be a Scottish £1 coin.
§ Mr. LawsonNo decision has yet been taken on whether the Royal Mint will issue a Scottish £1 coin.