HC Deb 28 July 2000 vol 354 c1024W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the face value of paper notes was, broken down by denomination, which were destroyed in the last 12 months because they were worn out. [132315]

Miss Melanie Johnson

The face value of Bank of England notes destroyed in the 12-month period ending 30 June 2000 was:

£ million
£5 1,369
£10 3,177
£20 5,022
£50 440
Total 10,008

Note:

All figures rounded

Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer where worn-out bank-notes are incinerated. [132316]

Miss Melanie Johnson

No notes are incinerated.