HC Deb 07 May 1940 vol 360 cc1060-1W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered the inconveniences attending the use of the hexagonal shaped three penny pieces, especially for conductors of omnibuses during the black-out; and whether he will consider not making a further issue of such three penny pieces?

Sir J. Simon

I have received no such complaints of inconvenience from the use of the twelve-sided three penny piece. My information is that the use of this coin has been found an advantage to the conductors during black-out hours because it can easily be identified by touch, and I see no reason to stop its issue.