§ Mr. FOREMANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the possibility of simplifying the existing method of transferring War Savings Certificates and War Loan stock upon the death of the holder; and why the Bank of England insists on letters of administration being taken out for production before transfer of War Loan when in other Departments transferring public funds such production is deemed unnecessary?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe practice both of the Bank of England and the Post Office is not to require Probate on Letters of Administration in the case of holdings of a small amount. If the hon. Member has any specific case of difficulty in mind, perhaps he would communicate with me.