asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the total net accretion to the Post Office savings system for (a) the first six months of 1953 and 1956, and (b) the third quarter of 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 POST OFFICE SAVINGS SYSTEM.