§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for Energy, what is the current rate of interest paid on deposits from consumers of the British Gas Corporation and held by the Corporation; when this rate was fixed; and if he will 791W now bring it into line with current rates of interest.
§ Mr. John SmithThe current rate of 3½ per cent. was fixed by order in 1950. The question of its revision is currently under consideration.