HC Deb 10 December 1959 vol 615 cc76-7W
Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people hold post-war credits of not more than£20, more than£20 an not more than£30, more than£30 and not more than£40, and more than£40 and not more than£50, respectively; and how much it would cost to redeem the credits in each category.

Sir E. Boyle

The estimated distribution in the lower ranges at 31st March, 1959, was as follows:

Range of Credit£ Numbers Millions Amounts£ million
Less than 20 5.0 50
Not less than 20 1.5 36
less than 30
Not less than 30 1.2 42
less than 40
Not less than 40 1.0 43
less than 50
8.7 171

The effect of the 1959–60 releases on this distribution is not yet known.

Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much it would cost to pay off a maximum of£50 to all holders of post-war credits.

Sir E. Boyle

About£280 million.

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