HC Deb 08 November 1960 vol 629 c39W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what financial contribution the three British High Commission Territories are making to the Decimilisation Board of South Africa as their share of the cost in their change over to the Rand cent Republican decimal coinage system, which these three British Territories are adopting on 14th February, 1961.

Mr. Sandys

None. But they will bear the cost of certain compensation Liabilities arising in the Territories out of the change-over.

Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations whether it is with his authority and approval that the three British High Commission Territories of Basutoland, Swaziland and Bechuanaland are adopting, on 14th February, 1961, the new Union of South Africa Republican decimal coinage system.

Mr. Sandys

Yes.

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