Post-War Credits

HC Deb 27 November 1952 vol 508 cc70-1W

Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, when framing his Budget, be will consider the repayment of post-war credits to the heirs or executors of holders, who have died before reaching the age at which repayment is normally made, in order that the estates of such deceased persons may be finally wound up.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The question of paying post-war credits to either general or particular classes of taxpayers is one of the matters which my right hon. Friend will consider when framing his Budget proposals.

Mr. Bence

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of post-war credits outstanding to date.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

About £587 million.