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Written question asked by Sion Simon (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question
Statement on the (a) statutory, (b) economic and (c) security reasons preventing the Treasury from splitting its contract for circulating coins between manufacture, design and specification.
Answer

Mr. Simon: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the (a) statutory, (b) economic and (c) security reasons preventing the Treasury from splitting its contract for circulating coins between manufacturer, design and specification. [78347] Ruth Kelly: The Royal Mint, a government department financed by a trading fund, is the part of central government currently responsible for the manufacture and issue of UK circulation coins. It carries out these functions in agreement with HM Treasury as the department with overall responsibility for the economy and financial affairs. The Royal Mint Advisory Committee, a separate public body, the members of which are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the Chancellor, is currently responsible for advice on coin design.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
392 c756W;392 c785W; 78347
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Contracts Design Contracts for services Coinage Treasury Sterling Royal Mint Royal Mint Advisory Committee
Link
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