UNCLAIMED BANK BALANCES.

HC Deb 14 February 1924 vol 169 cc1040-1W

Mr. TURNER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps, by legislation, if necessary, to secure a return from the banks of the United Kingdom as to the amount of unclaimed money and balances there is in each bank?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I do not think any useful Purpose would be served by such a return, and I do not therefore propose to ask for the legislative authority required.