HC Deb 15 June 1948 vol 452 cc253-4
57. Mr. Keeling

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the total number of loans made to the Treasury free of interest during the war which are still in hand; and whether he has reconsidered the suggestion that as the lenders hold certificates only entitling them to repayment three months after the conclusion of a treaty of peace they should now be informed that they can get their money back at once on application.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

About 6,000. The position is generally known, but I have decided to remove all doubt by sending a notice to individual holders. The notice will be issued in a few weeks' time, and I will then circulate a copy in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Keeling

For this reply, for which this is the fourth time of asking, may I say thanks?