§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the face value of paper notes was, broken down by denomination, which were destroyed in the last 12 months because they were worn out. [132315]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonThe face value of Bank of England notes destroyed in the 12-month period ending 30 June 2000 was:
£ million £5 1,369 £10 3,177 £20 5,022 £50 440 Total 10,008 Note:
All figures rounded
§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer where worn-out bank-notes are incinerated. [132316]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonNo notes are incinerated.