HC Deb 10 February 1947 vol 433 c1382
59. Squadron-Leader Sir Gifford Fox

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the figures for Post Office Savings Bank withdrawals for the past six months; and whether these are bigger than the deposits.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (W. Dalton)

These figures have already been published by the National Savings Committee; I am sending a copy to the hon. Member. The answer to the second part of the Question is, "No, Sir."

Mr. Keeling

Can the Chancellor say whether he contemplates any reduction in the rate of interest?

Mr. Dalton

Perhaps the hon. Member will put down a Question on that.

Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

Has there been any marked increase in cashments during the past fortnight, since the severe increase in the number of unemployed?

Mr. Dalton

I think that question might be put down. As a matter of fact, it is very good to see how the national savings have kept up, in spite of all the circumstances.

Sir Waldron Smithers

In spite of the right hon. Gentleman.