Mr. PALMERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Treasury notes of denominations less than 10s. 1834W have been printed; what is the total cost incurred in the production of these notes; and whether there is any intention of putting them into circulation?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAbout 45,000,000 notes under 10s. have been printed at a cost of £18,820. It was necessary to print these notes as a precaution, but I hope it will not be necessary to issue them.