HC Deb 29 March 1950 vol 473 cc47-8W
93. Commander Noble

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what representations he has received for the reinstatement of the English pound note as legal tender in Malta; and whether he will make a statement on the present position.

Mr. Griffiths

I have received from the Governor a memorandum by the Maltese Government on the subject of the circulation of United Kingdom paper money in Malta. This is under consideration. The present position is that, since 1949, United Kingdom bank notes have been replaced as legal tender by notes of local issue.

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