§ Mr. Mappasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the additional procedure now instituted, he will review those instances when five per cent. Defence Bonds have been unredeemed by the holder at the appropriate date due to lack of notice as to expiry date and genuine oversight by the holder.
§ Mr. MacDermotAs the hon. Member is aware, the Government are bound by the terms of the Prospectus which clearly states that no interest can be paid after maturity. This principle still holds good and there are, therefore, no grounds for reopening cases which have already been settled.