HC Deb 23 January 1929 vol 224 c165W
Mr. DAY

asked the Postmaster-General the average amount of the face value of life insurance policies at present in existence that have been issued through the Savings Bank Department?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The amount is approximately £50.

Mr. DAY

asked the Postmaster-General the gross number of life assurance policies issued by the Savings Bank Department of the Post Office since the inception of the scheme, and the average number of policies issued yearly to date?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The gross number issued from 17th April, 1865, to 31st December, 1928, was 32,383, and the average number issued yearly was 506.