HC Deb 06 April 1944 vol 398 cc2162-3
34. Major Lyons

asked the Postmaster-General the amount in deposit at the Post Office Savings Bank; and the aggregate number of depositors as at 1st April, 1944.

The Assistant Postmaster-General (Mr. Robert Grimston)

At the 25th of March, 1944 (the latest date for which figures can be given) the number of depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank was approximately 17,600,000, and the amount in deposit was £1,310,280,000 in round figures.

Major Lyons

Whilst welcoming that very satisfactory statement of affairs, would my hon. Friend consider giving more publicity to the fact that although there is a limit to the annual amount that can be deposited there is no limit at all to the total of the aggregate deposit.

Mr. Grimston

I will consider that, Sir.

Dr. Russell Thomas

Could the hon. Gentleman say whether the frequency of withdrawals has increased.

Mr. Grimston

Not without notice.