HC Deb 18 July 1884 vol 290 c1616

In reply to Mr. COLERIDGE KENNARD,

MR. COURTNEY

said, it was well known that one of the main objects of this Bill was to increase the amount that might be deposited in the course of a year in the Post Office Savings Bank, and that was strongly opposed by a great number of hon. Members. In view of this opposition, that part of the Bill would be dropped; but the other parts of the Bill dealing with the machinery of the Savings Bank would be proceeded with.

MR. STOREY

I beg to give Notice that I shall oppose the Bill in every way, seeing that the only valuable clause has been withdrawn.

MR. COLERIDGE KENNARD

Is it intended that the Bill should be extended to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man?

MR. COURTNEY

I think it will as regards those parts of it which are of no value.