Part of Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 July 1964.
Mr Clive Bossom
, Leominster
12:00,
28 July 1964
As this country is gradually moving towards the adoption of the decimal system, could not we have 100s. or £5 as the unit of currency? This formula would save hundreds of thousands of pounds. If it is worked out, could not the half-crown piece be discontinued? Then we would need only to get rid of the threepenny and sixpenny piece later on. In the meantime, will' not my right hon. Friend consider this proposal? Can he tell us whether the Government will make a statement on the findings of the Halsbury Report, and what action will be taken?