HC Deb 18 February 1947 vol 433 c975
68. Mr. Douglas Marshall

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider instructing the banks to close temporarily on Saturdays to save fuel transport and eyesight.

Mr. Dalton

No, Sir. The saving would be negligible, and there would be great inconvenience to the public.

Lieut.-Commander Braithwaite

In view of the fact that paying-in at banks in variably takes place during the hours of the electricity restriction, would the right hon. Gentleman consider classifying banks as essential services?

Mr. Dalton

I should have to think about that.