HC Deb 15 November 1949 vol 469 cc1860-1
50. Mr. Gammans

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he proposes to take to restore incentives to investors in the National Savings Movement.

Sir S. Cripps

I rely on the National Savings Movement to explain to the public the very real incentives, both material and moral, which exist and which, properly understood, should lead to increased National Savings.

Mr. Gammans

Does the Chancellor of the Exchequer realise that by preventing people from saving money to build their own houses he has destroyed one of the chief incentives of the National Savings scheme?

Sir S. Cripps

I have done nothing to prevent anyone saving money in order to build a house.

Mr. Nally

In considering the matters involved in the Question would my right hon. and learned Friend bear in mind the desirability of providing an adequate public relations service so that speeches designed to sabotage National Savings emanating from Tory Members of Parliament and others could be adequately dealt with?