asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the minting of Jubilee crowns.

35½ million of these coins have been struck for issue through banks and post offices at face value. A further 1½ million have been exported. Minting of this cupro-nickel version of the crown has now ceased. The total issue of 37 million compares with issues of, respectively, 6 and 7½ million at the time of the Coronation and the Queen's Silver Wedding.Minting will continue of the proof silver version that is available at the price of £12·50 by direct mail from the Royal Mint.