Debates between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Tom Brake during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Coinage (Measurement) Bill

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Tom Brake
Friday 4th February 2011

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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My hon. Friend makes a powerful point. Indeed, the coins will be for sale, and there is an opportunity for doing what he suggests.

Tom Brake Portrait Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)
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The hon. Gentleman is making a serious case. Has he had any discussions with vending machine manufacturers about whether they would want to use the coin?

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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There will be coins in the range that vending machine manufacturers may want to use, but I am not sure whether they will want 1 kg coins. That could prove something of a challenge and perhaps rather expensive.