HC Deb 28 January 1969 vol 776 cc271-2W
17. Mr. Alan Lee Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the future of the National Savings movement.

Mr. Diamond

As my right hon. Friends the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Financial Secretary have recently stated, in the House and elsewhere, we are actively considering the possibility of new initiatives in the savings field.

34. Mr. Ridsdale

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much he estimates private savings have increased over the last 12 months; and what steps he is taking to increase them.

Mr. Diamond

Personal savings in the 12 months to 30th September last are estimated at £2,232 million, which is £123 million higher than in the previous 12 months. I dealt with possible new measures to increase savings in my reply earlier to the hon. Member for Harrow, Central (Mr. Grant) and others.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he now has for a scheme of voluntary contractual savings; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave earlier today to the hon. Members for Harrow, central (Mr. Grant) and Worcestershire, South (Sir G. Nabarro).