HC Deb 26 March 1969 vol 780 cc308-9W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the purchasing power on 31st December, 1968 of £1 invested on 15th October, 1964 in the Post Office Savings Bank, Ordinary Department and Special Investment Department, in National Savings Certificates and in War Loan, respectively, taking into account interest accrued during the period.

Mr. Harold Lever

Post Office Savings Bank Investment Accounts did not start until June, 1966. Otherwise the amounts are about 19s. 0d., 19s. 7d. and 18s. 5d. respectively.

Mr. Pounder

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the purchasing power on 15th October, 1964 of £1 invested on 1st August, 1960 in the Post Office Savings Bank, Ordinary Department and Special Investment Department, in National Savings Certificates and in War Loan, respectively, taking into account interest accrued during the period.

Mr. Harold Lever

Post Office Savings Bank Investment Accounts did not start until June, 1966. Otherwise the amounts are about £19s. 9d., £1 0s. 2d. and £1 1s. 8d. respectively.