SAVINGS GUARANTEE

Early day motion 576, tabled 26 January 2009 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes with concern the negative impact on savers following continued reductions in interest rates; recognises that the fall in interest rates is necessary in order to help stimulate economic activity during the current downturn, but also highlights the impact this has on those with savings as returns diminish; and calls on the Government to protect savers and guarantee a level of interest on savings using a new savings account and government bonds which in turn assists the Government with its borrowing requirement.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 3, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.