§ 10. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reply he has sent to the National Sunday School Union's letter protesting against the Premium Bond scheme.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanI shall draw attention to the statement that I made in the course of yesterday's debate on the Budget proposals.
§ Mr. ThomasIn view of the fact that that statement merely affirms that a lottery is not a lottery, may I ask whether the Chancellor is aware that he is giving deep offence to workers in the Sunday school movement? Is he further aware that the letter which he has received in such strong terms is supported by a very strong feeling on the part of people who are active in the Sunday school movement?
§ Mr. MacmillanAs I said yesterday, I have the deepest respect for sincerely held views on this matter. I am, however encouraged by the position taken by the Chairman of the National Savings movement, who holds a position of equal respect both in the Savings movement and in the religious life of the country.