§ Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that of the £1,175,000 legal currency in Malta there are £800,000 in gold coin (British) and only £300,000 in Treasury notes; and whether gold will be withdrawn from Malta to strengthen the financial position?
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§ Mr. HEWINSI have no information as to the present condition of the currency, in Malta, but the matter to which the hon. Member refers is primarily for the consideration of the Treasury.