HC Deb 09 December 1947 vol 445 c848
53. Sir W. Darling

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is prepared to arrange a voluntary weekly contribution by workers for the purpose of providing for house purchase, marriage, furniture or other capital purposes, in order to encourage thrift now and property ownership in the future.

Sir S. Cripps

The National Savings Movement already provides full facilities for regular saving.

Sir W. Darling

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that the form in which national savings are presented to the public does not encourage these excellent objects? Will he consider modifying or expanding the presentation of national savings, to put these attractive aims before the public?

Sir S. Cripps

If the hon. Member means the form of propaganda in connection with them, I have no doubt that the National Savings Movement will consider his suggestion.