§ Mr. Hastingsasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he will give the approximate number of shillings and sixpences, respectively, now in circulation; and what steps he proposes to take to alleviate the shortage of shillings which exists in some areas.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallThe numbers of shillings and sixpences in circulation are approximately 550 million and 635 million. Supplies of each denomination are adequate, and any local shortages should be quickly made good by the banks.