§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take such steps as would enable him to require banks to provide a competitive service to the public by being open at differing hours.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe Report of the Prices and Incomes Board on bank charges recommends that the present system fo uniform opening hours should make way for a more flexible system. I understand that the banks are currently considering possible methods of meeting this recommendation with due regard to the interests both of their customers and of their staff.