§ MR. WILKINSONsaid, he would beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it was his intention to propose any measure in the course of the Session for the improvement of the system upon which Savings Banks are conducted.
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERsaid, the subject of Savings Banks had been under his earnest consideration during the recess, and he had prepared a measure, the effect of which would be to give the guarantee of the Government to all Savings Banks which could comply with certain conditions—which conditions appeared to him to be very reasonable ones. He would be prepared to submit the measure to the House as soon as he saw any prospect of its receiving consideration; but he did not think it advisable to bring in Bills which could not be discussed for some time, and which were only incumbrances upon the paper.
§ SIR HENRY WILLOUGHBYsaid, he hoped that sufficient time would be given for a full consideration of the details of the measure.
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERsaid, he was quite ready to bring in the Bill at any time the House might desire, as it was now complete and ready for presentation.