HC Deb 29 February 1952 vol 496 c214W
Mr. A. Lewis

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will increase the interest rate on Post Office savings accounts in a similar manner to the recently announced increased bank rate.

Mr. Gammans

No. Money deposited in the Post Office Savings Bank is virtually on call and a higher rate of interest is not justified. The rate has remained unchanged at 2½ per cent. since 1861.