HC Deb 05 June 1924 vol 174 cc1491-2W
Mr. BAKER

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will consider the introduction of the postal-cheque system in connection with the Post Office Savings Banks?

Mr. HARTSHORN

This question has often been considered, and it has always been held that there is no considerable scope for a postal-cheque system in this country, especially in view of the wide extent of the banking system and the general use of bank cheques and postal orders for remittance purposes. I see no reason for coming to a different conclusion.