HC Deb 19 July 1972 vol 841 cc122-3W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress he has made with his inquiries into irregularities involving forgeries relating to premium bonds.

Mr. Nott

As a result of inquiries carried out by the police and the Post Office Investigation Division, assisted by staff of the Premium Savings Bond Office, four men, including a Post Office employee, were arrested, prosecuted to conviction and sentenced on 29th June to terms of imprisonment ranging from 4½ to 12 years.

There were no irregularities in the Department for National Savings.

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