HC Deb 20 January 1970 vol 794 cc89-90W
51. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the capital investment in the Royal Mints at London and Llantrisant in 1939; and if he will give a detailed breakdown in each case.

Mr. Taverne

I assume the hon. Member means 1969. In that year capital expenditure was £112,000 at Tower Hill and £802,000 at Llantrisant.

The following is the breakdown:

Tower Hill Llantrisant
£ £
Buildings 53,000 329,000
Plant
Coin packaging equipment — 102,000
Coining presses 16,000 89,000
Pickling machine — 35,000
Assay equipment — 36,000
Annealing furnace — 32,000
Die making equipment — 23,000
Mechanical handling plant — 116,000
Other equipment 43,000 40,000
59,000 473,000
Total 112,000 802,000