HC Deb 09 June 1989 vol 154 c246W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the National Savings Department has decided to increase the minimum purchase of premium bonds to £100 on 1 July; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

[holding answer 8 June 1989]: 1 refer my hon. Friend to the reply that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave to the right hon. Member for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale (Mr. Steel) on 5 May at column 255.