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Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Wilcox (Conservative) on Monday, 16 May 2011.


Hallmarking: Gold and Silver

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the total annual cost to public funds of the British gold and silver hallmarking system.
Answer

Apart from the cost of the policy support to Ministers provided by the National Measurement Office, the UK hallmarking system imposes no costs on public funds. The British Hallmarking Council (an executive non-departmental public body) is responsible for, amongst other things, supervising hallmarking activities in the UK. It is entirely funded by the four UK Assay Offices which are also self-financing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8997; 727 c278WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Costs Hallmarking Gold Silver
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk