§ 36. Mr. G. Campbellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the National Chamber of Trade and the Association of British Chambers of Commerce in favour of a decimal currency based on a 10s. unit.
§ Mr. CallaghanI have received a letter dated 9th December from the Association of British Chambers of Commerce and one dated 28th December from the National Chamber of Trade, both in favour of a 10s. major unit.
§ 48. Mr. Brian Parkynasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, before submitting final proposals for a decimal coinage to Parliament, he will consider the practical advantages of a fully duodecimal system which can be instituted merely by having 12 shillings in one pound.
§ Mr. MacDermotNo. Both the advantages and disadvantages have already been considered.
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§ Mr. G. Campbellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from bodies representing consumers and housewives in this country on the choice of unit in the decimal currency.
§ Mr. CallaghanI have received representations from the Consumer Council advocating a ten shilling unit.