HC Deb 30 July 1923 vol 167 c1067W
Viscount EDNAM

asked the Postmaster-General what were the receipts and withdrawals of the Post Office Savings Bank for the six months January to June, 1922 and 1923?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The amounts were, approximately

Receipts. Withdrawals.
£ £
January to June, 1922 43,600,000 47,800,000
January to June, 1923 44,000,000 42,400,000

I may add that £3,000,000 of the amount withdrawn during the former period was utilised to buy Savings Certificates before the price was increased to 16s. on the 1st of April, 1922.