§ 58. Mr. Rentonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the serious shortage of half-crowns and florins in circulation; what are the causes of the shortage; and what steps are being taken to overcome it.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallI am not aware that half-crowns and florins are particularly scarce; but on the general question of currency supplies, I would refer the hon. Member to the replies my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave on 20th January to my hon. Friends the Members for Leek (Mr. Harold Davies) and Lowestoft (Mr. Edward Evans).