HC Deb 30 July 1959 vol 610 c147W
Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the percentage increase in National Savings for the 18 months ended 30th June, 1959, compared with the 18 months ended 30th June, 1951.

Mr. Erroll

During the first 18-month period referred to by the hon. Member, National Savings rose by £25.1 million, an increase of 0.41 per cent.; during the second period they rose by £442.6 million, an increase of 7.08 per cent.