HC Deb 27 November 1919 vol 121 c1945W
Mr. D. HERBERT

asked the Postmaster-General whether it is by his instructions that the Post Office refuse to give holders of War Savings Certificates particulars as to such holdings registered in their names; what course should be adopted by purchasers of such certificates who have lost or mislaid certificates in order to ascertain the amount of their holdings; and what Regulations, if any. exist as to replacement of War Savings Certificates which have been lost or inadvertently destroyed?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

There is no such refusal, but the purchaser should furnish the serial number of the certificates or particulars of the place and date of purchase. War Savings. Certificates which have been lost or inadvertently destroyed, and which can be identified from the particulars available, are replaced, under the Regulations, on payment of a fee of 1s.