§ 32. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the total cost to Government, private persons and industries of introducing a decimal currency system this year; and what would be the equivalent figure next year and in subsequent years, allowing for any increase in costs as well as a wider use of computers and other electronic machines.
§ Mr. MacDermotAs the Halsbury Committee recommended a three-year preparatory period before the changeover took place, there can be no question of introducing a decimal currency this year. For estimates of the total cost in subsequent years I would refer the hon. Member to the Committee's Report.