Post-War Credits

HC Deb 28 July 1959 vol 610 cc39-40W

63. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many postwar credits have been repaid under existing regulations, giving separate figures for the different categories of applicant where possible.

Mr. Amory

From 1st June, when repayments of post-war credits under the existing regulations began, until 10th July, the latest date for which figures are available, approximately 750,000 repayments were made. I regret that separate figures are not available for the different categories of applicants

65. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will reconsider paying post-war credits to those signing the unemployed register, irrespective of their employability.

Mr. Amory

I shall bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind when it becomes possible to consider a further release of post-war credits.