HC Deb 09 February 1970 vol 795 c291W
Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now introduce legislation to postpone the commencement of the change-over to decimal currency.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

No. Planning for the change-over to decimal currency on 15th February, 1971, is well advanced, and the Government have no intention of introducing legislation to effect a postponement.