HC Deb 27 February 1947 vol 433 cc338-9W
139. Sir F. Sanderson

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General the total number of depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank.

Mr. Burke

The number of active accounts in the Post Office Savings Bank at 31st December, 1946, was approximately 24,400,000. This figure includes accounts remaining open in respect of Release Benefits due to members of the Armed Forces and Civil Defence Services.