HC Deb 22 April 1931 vol 251 cc969-70
41. Sir ARTHUR STEEL-MAITLAND

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he will give an estimate of the national savings in the years 1928, 1929 and 1930, comparable to that for 1924, submitted by Mr. Coates to the Colwyn Committee?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I regret I am not in a position to give these estimates.

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Is there any estimate—even if it is not exactly comparable—which the Financial Secretary could give the House?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I am afraid that the data are not available.

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

In view of the great importance of ascertaining the amount, because of its bearing on the industrial situation, will the hon. Gentlemen undertake to get an estimate?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I will look into the matter. I could not promise to give an estimate on the lines suggested by the right hon. Gentleman.