§ Mr. Osborneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is satisfied that the further reduction of interest rates on Government securities will not result in smaller savings owing to the incentive being taken away; and if he will bear in mind this possibility before making any new issue.
§ Mr. DaltonAll relevant possibilities are always kept in mind by the Treasury and the Bank of England, but so far the response to the latest Tap offer has been very satisfactory.