§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many halfpennies are currently in circulation; what change this represents on the situation 12 months ago; and what planned increase or 461W decrease in their number is expected over the next 12 months.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesApproximately 2,200 million halfpenny coins are estimated to be in the hands of the banks and the public, compared with about 2,100 million a year ago. Issues from the Royal Mint over the next 12 months will depend on demand.