Written question asked by Lord Stewartby (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2003. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

How many persons currently hold ordinary accounts with the National Savings Bank; what are the total sums deposited in such accounts, the rate of interest currently paid, and the maximum sum which can be deposited in any one account; when that maximum was most recently changed; and what it would be if increased by inflation for the period since it was last altered [HL 5226] - Inc figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

654 c166WA; HL 5226

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Bank services Interest rates Inflation National savings

Contains statistics

Yes