§ MR. BECK (Cambridgeshire, Wisbech)To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, bearing in mind the need of further encouraging thrift during periods of national prosperity, he will consider the advisability of arranging for facilities being given for the purchase of small quantities of approved Colonial securities, thus giving to the working class investor an opportunity of obtaining a reasonably remunerative rate of interest upon his capital.
(Answered by Mr. Lloyd-George.) I do not think it would be advisable for the Government to take such action in regard to securities for which the Government is not responsible.