§ Mr. DAYasked 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-THOMSONThe amount is approximately £50.
§ Mr. DAYasked 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-THOMSONThe gross number issued from 17th April, 1865, to 31st December, 1928, was 32,383, and the average number issued yearly was 506.