HC Deb 22 October 1941 vol 374 cc1801-2W
Mr. Thorne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can make a statement about Charles Dickens, of Great Brickhill, North Buckinghamshire, who, at Bletchley, unearthed more than £600 in gold and £40 in silver coins; and what portion has Seen awarded to him?

Sir K. Wood

The gold coins were claimed by the Treasury under the Defence (Finance) Regulations. Their net value, £607 17s. 1d., was remitted to Mr. Dickens. The watch and chain and silver coins were offered to the British Museum in case they should be of historical or antiquarian interest. The Museum did not require them, and they were returned to Mr. Dickens. These arrangements are in accordance with the usual practice in dealing with treasure trove.