§ 53. Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will establish the new Royal Mint in the North-East of England.
§ 55. Mr. Rhodesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what conclusion he has now reached on the future of the Royal Mint; if he will establish two new locations, one for the present coinage and one for new decimal coinage; if he will locate one of these in the Northern Development area; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacDermotThese matters are still under active consideration. My right hon. Friend hopes to make a statement in the next two months.