HC Deb 14 July 1983 vol 45 c397W
Mr. Janner

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many of the new £1 coins have been minted; how many and what percentage have been supplied to banks; and how many he estimates are now in circulation;

(2) what orders or requisitions have been placed with or by the Royal Mint for the further supply of £1 coins; and what requisitions or orders for these coins have been placed by the clearing banks;

(3) how many £1 notes were in circulation when the £1 coin first appeared; how many £1 notes are now in circulation; and how many £1 notes he estimates will be in circulation 12 months from the date when the £1 coin appeared;

(4) how many complaints he has received concerning the design of the new £1 coin;

(5) with whom he held consultations before approving the design of the new £1 coin.

Mr. Moore

I shall let the hon. and learned Member have a reply as soon as possible.

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