asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the total net accretions to the Post Office savings system for the first quarter, and for the combined months of April and May of the years 1953 and 1956.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

TOTAL NET ACCRETIONS TO THE POST OFFICE SAVINGS SYSTEM.

Loans, etc. during the above periods.

1953—May—5% Transport Stock.

1956—1st quarter—5% National Savings Bonds.

1956—May—6th Issue Savings Certificates.