HL Deb 06 July 2000 vol 614 cc152-3WA
Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the average number of holders of Ordinary Accounts in National Savings in each of the last five years, the average total balance invested and the total cost of administering the accounts during each year. [HL3011]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The average number of holders, the average total balance and the total cost of administering the Ordinary Accounts during each of the last five years is as follows:

Year Average Number of Holders (000s) Average Total Balance Cost of Administration (£m)
1999–2000 16,167 £1,352.8m £57.094
1998–1999 16,125 £1,381.3m £57.915
1997–1998 16,080 £1.407.1m £59.644
1996–1997 16,033 £1,427.0m £59.300
1995–1996 15,985 £1,435.9m £61.100