HC Deb 20 April 1970 vol 800 c66W
Sir B. Rhys Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the types of securities presently authorised as investments for savings banks funds; and under what statute such authority is exercised.

Mr. Taverne:

Securities-including Treasury Bills—issued or guaranteed by the British Government or the Government of Northern Ireland; as authorised by S.17 of the Post Office Savings Bank Act, 1954, and S.36 of the Trustee Savings Banks Act, 1969.