HC Deb 17 September 1931 vol 256 cc1036-7W
Mr. ROSS

asked the Postmaster-General what is the number of separate holders of War and National Savings Certificates; and what is the total capital value of such certificates at present issued?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

It is estimated that the present number of separate holdings is 8,000,000. The amount of capital and interest outstanding is approximately £500,000,000 (£378,000,000 capital and £122,000,000 accrued interest).