HC Deb 19 March 1883 vol 277 c796
MR. DAWSON

asked the Postmaster General, Whether he will apply the savings of the people of Ireland deposited in the Post Office to the promotion of works of a reproductive and profitable nature in that Country?

MR. FAWCETT

In reply to the Question of the right hon. Member, I may state that the funds deposited in the Post Office Savings Banks are vested by Act of Parliament in the National Debt Commissioners. The only control I have over them is to receive the deposits, repay them when demanded, and secure the interest being properly credited to the depositors' accounts.