HC Deb 19 July 1999 vol 335 c448W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he will be taking to ensure that the new freedom being given to the Royal Mint to enter into the manufacture of jewellery and other non-coin products will not lead to unfair competition with private sector manufacturers. [91688]

Ms Hewitt

Proposals from the Royal Mint to expand their business in ways which require any change to the Trading Fund Order which currently restricts the Royal Mint's activities will be considered on their merits, taking into account both the viability of the proposals and any wider implications for competition. If agreed, a new Trading Fund Order would be laid before Parliament.