§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the 169W premium bond issue is held in Scotland; and what proportion of prize money over the latest convenient period was won by holders in Scotland.
§ Mr. TaverneI regret that it is not possible to say what proportion of Premium Savings Bonds are held in Scotland as a geographical record of repayments is not available. Bonds sold in Scotland since the inception of the scheme in 1956 represent 4.88 per cent. of the total sales; and an analysis of the prizes of £50 and over won in 1969, shows that 5.48 per cent. of the prize money was won by holders in Scotland. Because of the large numbers involved the £25 prizes were not included in the analysis.
§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many £25,000 premium bond prizes have been won by holders in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.
§ Mr. TaverneScotland 3, England 86, Wales 4, Northern Ireland 1. In addition to the weekly £25,000 prizes these figures include the £25,000 prizes paid quarterly from February, 1966, to August, 1968.