§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Prime Minister whether, if satisfied that there is a general desire on the part of the House for an inquiry into the subject of dormant balances and unclaimed securities in the hands of bankers, he will consider a request for the appointment of a Select Committee?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am not at present satisfied that there is such a general desire. If my hon. Friend can satisfy me that it exists, I will consider the matter.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman encourage me to this extent by saying that if he is satisfied there is such a desire he will lend a sympathetic ear to the recommendations for finding revenue, as he stated yesterday he would, in regard to new taxation?
§ The PRIME MINISTERCertainly.