HC Deb 13 August 1940 vol 364 cc615-6W
Mr. Dunn

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much money has been contributed in National Savings Certificates to the nearest appropriate date; how much money has been invested in War Bonds for the same period; and how much money has been lying on deposit in the banks for the same period?

Sir K. Wood

Since the opening of the Savings Campaign in November, 1939, up to 6th August, some £135,000,000 has been invested in National Savings Certificates, £139,000,000 in 3 per cent. Defence Bonds and £145,000,000 in 2½ per cent. National War Bonds. The increase in the deposits in the clearing banks during approximately the same period was £109,000,000.