§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will give the reasons for increasing the minimum premium bond to £10;
(2) what assessment he has made of the effect of the increase in the minimum premium bond to £10 on the sale of bonds; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartI regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before the summer recess. Therefore, I shall write to my hon. Friend and place a copy of the letter in the Library.