§ 61. Sir B. Jannerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the recent research work carried out by the National Institute of Hygiene in Paris, which discloses that after a few weeks in circulation currency notes accumulate a considerable content of bacilli, which in some cases may be infectious, and in view of the fact that steps have been taken in future to incorporate a certain proportion of special disinfectant in bank note paper in that country, if he will state the experience with British currency notes; and whether he intends to take similar action in this country.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydThe composition of the paper used in bank notes in the United Kingdom is a matter for decision by the issuing banks themselves. I am informed, however, that experience in this country does not suggest the need for bank notes to be impregnated with 107W disinfectant. If bank notes were liable to pass on disease one might expect a heavy incidence of illness among bank staffs who handle soiled notes all day, and I understand this is far from being the case.