HC Deb 05 November 1936 vol 317 cc233-4
44. Mr. MAGNAY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the amounts of the assets of the Post Office Savings Bank Fund advanced to the Exchequer under the Unemployment Insurance Acts and outstanding on 30th September, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936, respectively?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

As the answer contains a number of figures I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

Post Office Savings Bank Fund.
Advances under Unemployment Insurance Acts.
Outstanding at 30th September— Amount.
£ s. d.
1928 19,174,431 8 3
1929 27,828,000 0 0
1930 37,988,000 0 0
1931 72,008,000 0 0
1932 76,238,000 0 0
1933 76,238,000 0 0
1934 68,141,108 13 6
1935 67,977,388 1 9
1936 67,468,034 1 11

The arrangements for repayment of these advances are made in accordance with Section 60 of the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1935.