HC Deb 22 February 1911 vol 21 c2049W
Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the Postmaster-General whether he can see his way to alter the regulation re the withdrawal of sums over £1 from the Post Office Savings Bank, as at present it is a hardship on persons of small means, as they have to wait four days after giving notice before they can draw their money?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

The system of telegraphic withdrawal is available for cases of urgency which are not met by the facility for withdrawing sums up to £1 on demand. The system of withdrawal on demand is open to abuse, and it is not considered desirable to extend its scope.