§ Mr. Henigasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he proposes to take in connection with the demonetisation of the halfpenny.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe Queen has today, with the advice of the Privy Council, made a Proclamation under Section 11 of the Coinage Act, 1870, calling in all halfpennies by 31st July, 1969, after which date they will not be current coin or legal tender. The minting of halfpennies has already ceased and no further issues will be made by the Royal Mint after the end of June.