§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Lord President of the Council what plans he has to ensure all slot machines in the Palace of Westminster are adapted to take the new 5p piece before the demonetisation of its predecessor on 31 December.
§ Mr. MacGregorThe coin-operated payphones, the cigarette machines, and the machines dispensing books of postage stamps accept only coins of a larger denomination than 5p. The food and drink vending machines in the Norman Shaw South building already accept both types of 5p coin. All other vending machines will be converted to accept the new 5p piece before the end of the year.