asked the Minister for Finance if he will state, in respect of each of the financial years 1952-53, 1953-54 and 1954-55, (a) the amount of the National Debt, and (b) the amount of interest paid thereon.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - The National Debt.
The following is the information requested by the Deputy:—
|
Year ended |
Gross National Debt |
Interest Paid thereon |
|
£million |
£million |
|
|
31 March, 1953 |
222.4 |
6.5 |
|
31 March, 1954 |
258.1 |
8.1 |
|
31 March, 1955 |
285.9 |
9.2 |
The figures for National Debt include the capitalised value of the State contribution towards housing loan charges of local authorities.