§ 35. Mr. BOLANDasked the Postmaster-General whether, with a view to encouraging thrift amongst the soldiers' wives who draw separation allowances, he can arrange to have savings bank facilities in the halls which have been secured in populous districts for the distribution of separation allowances owing to the want of accommodation in the ordinary post offices; and whether steps will be taken, by means of pictorial posters or otherwise, to bring to the notice of soldiers' families the special advantages offered by the Post Office Savings Bank for the encouragement of thrift?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI am obliged to the hon. Member for his suggestions, which will receive full consideration. The extent to which the Post Office Savings Bank can usefully extend facilities for the encouragement of thrift at the present time is already receiving my special attention.