HC Deb 02 July 1917 vol 95 cc751-2
53. Mr. MacVEAGH

asked whether consideration is still being given by the Treasury to the question of the issue of premium bonds; and whether regard will be had to the fact that it would be possible to float such a loan on terms which would result in saving to the State some millions of pounds?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I am afraid that I can add nothing to the reply which I gave on the 21st February last to the hon. Member for the Wellington Division.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of setting up a Select Committee of this House to consider this question and report upon it?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Yes. I will consider that.

Mr. BUTCHER

Is the question of premium bonds under the consideration of the Government?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have considered it, and there is a good deal to be said on both sides.