HC Deb 27 July 1960 vol 627 c1618
5. Mr. Hunter

asked the Postmaster-General what steps his Department is taking to commemorate next year the centenary of the Post Office Savings Bank.

The Postmaster-General (Mr. Reginald Bevins)

It is certainly my intention that this centenary, which falls in September next year, shall be suitably commemorated; and I will make a statement as soon as I can.

Mr. Hunter

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that reply. In view of the great services which the Post Office Savings Bank has rendered to this country for nearly a hundred years, will the right hon. Gentleman consider issuing a special stamp to mark the occasion and also providing extra facilities for its 22 million depositors?

Mr. Bevins

I will give the hon. Gentleman's second suggestion consideration. In answer to his first suggestion, a commemorative postage stamp is now under way.

Mr. Lipton

Would not the best way of commemoration be to give the loyal depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank a little more interest?

Mr. Bevins

Having regard to certain concessions, they do not do too badly at the moment.