§ Sir J. SPEARasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that disappointment and dissatisfaction is being expressed by Colonists who came to this country to engage in the War that the money issue of their country is not accepted in payment for goods except at a discount, namely, 1s. 8d. for the 2s. piece; and, having regard to the patriotism shown by the Colonies, will he issue an order that all Colonial money shall be accepted in this country on its face value?
§ Mr. McKENNAAustralian silver brought to this country by persons such as those alluded to in the question can be exchanged by the original owners at its face value through the office of the High Commissioner or the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.