§ Mr. Ryanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the cost of paying building society deposit rates to the holders of post-war credits.
§ Mr. Harold LeverIf the rate of interest on post-war credits was increased from 2½ per cent. to 4¼ per cent. it would ultimately cost about £35 million.
§ Mr. Barnettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will amend the legislation on repayment of post-war credits so as to remove the anomaly whereby a person, even if sick more than 26 weeks, is unable to obtain repayment of the post-war credit unless she is in receipt of benefits under the National Insurance Acts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold LeverNo. I am afraid that there are serious practical difficulties in the way of administering such an extension of the existing qualifying categories.