§ 30. Mr. Lyonsasked the Postmaster-General what was the number of depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank and the aggregate amount of their deposits at the 30th June, 1937, or the latest convenient date?
§ Major TryonThe number of depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank on 30th June, 1937, was approximately 10,500,000, and the aggregate amount of their deposits with accrued interest was £455,000,000.
§ Major TryonYes, and they represent an increase since 30th June last of 300,000 depositors and a total sum of £40,000,000 added to the deposits.
§ Mr. George GriffithsDoes not that show that the people in this country have confidence in a national, rather than a private bank?
§ Major TryonIt shows that they have confidence in this Government.