§ Sir Russell JohnstonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has concerning the circulation of counterfeit pound coins; what steps are being taken to deal with the problem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NelsonWhile there are some counterfeit £1 coins in circulation, the numbers are believed to be extremely small in relation to the total number of £1 coins in circulation.
Under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, it is a criminal offence to make a counterfeit of a coin or to pass it on to another person. Where sufficient evidence of such activities exists, it is for the police to take action against those responsible.