§ Mr. Murphyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress he has to announce on the issue of the £1 coin.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneIt was earlier announced that the £1 coin would be issued sometime in April 1983. It has now been decided that the issue for general circulation will take place on 21 April 1983. Stocks will be available in the banks on that date.