Post-war Credits

HC Deb 20 May 1952 vol 501 cc29-30W

63. Captain Ryder

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the fact that he does not propose any exten- sion of the field of repayment of postwar credits this year, he will make a statement on the circumstances in which he would feel enabled to extend the field of repayment in future years; and the policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the eventual repayment of such credits.

Mr. R. A. Butler

This is a matter which must be considered from time to time in the light of the circumstances then existing.

65. Mr. Awbery

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated cost of paying out post-war credits. of deceased persons to the next of kin irrespective of age.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the hon. Member for Southampton, Itchen (Mr. Morley), on 6th December, 1951.