§ Lord Houghton of Sowerbyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Home Secretary was consulted before the Royal Mint's decision was taken to accept an order to manufacture a commemorative plaque of the Pope's pastoral visit to this country showing the image of The Queen alongside that of the Pope.
§ The Minister of State, Treasury (Lord Cockfield)The Home Secretary was not consulted. The Royal Mint had obtained confirmation from their client that the Lord Chamberlain's Office had been consulted and they had confirmed that no approval was required for production of the plaque.
House adjourned at thirteen minutes past nine o'clock.