§ 54. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Postmaster-General in what circumstances depositors' books, forwarded to the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank for departmental purposes, have, during the month of January, been returned to depositors without having the interest for the previous year entered therein; and whether he will say if the practice, which gives additional trouble to depositors, will be followed in future years?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHInterest has been entered as usual in all deposit books forwarded for the purpose under the regulations; but books received in connection with withdrawals on demand during January, when the work of the Bank is at its heaviest, have been returned after check of the demand entry in order to accelerate the return of books and thus meet the general convenience of depositors. The interest will be entered on the next occasion the books are forwarded to the Bank. This practice has not caused any serious complaint, and the question of its continuance is being considered.