§ Mr. SMITHERSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the extent to which the banks benefit through unclaimed balances; and whether he will introduce legislation to compel bankers to communicate with trustees in the event of a client's death or to communicate with clients after a certain lapse of time that a balance is standing to the credit of an account?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEMy right hon. Friend has considered the matter referred to by the hon. Member, but he cannot see his way to introduce legislation in the sense desired.