HC Deb 19 November 1952 vol 507 c174W
Mr. Houghton

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many Post Office Savings Bank accounts were closed from 1st June, 1951, to the most recent convenient date; and how this number compares with past experience.

Mr. Gammans

During the 16 months 1st June, 1951, to 30th September, 1952, 1,251,393 Post Office Savings Bank accounts were closed. This number was 27,070 less than the number closed during the preceding 16 months (from 1st February, 1950, to 31st May, 1951).