asked the Minister for Finance the total money advanced by the commercial banks to (a) borrowers, and (b) State borrowers as at (i) 31st December, 1963, (ii) 31st December, 1964, and (iii) the latest date available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bank Advances.
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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:
Associated Banks: Amount advanced within the State by way of bills, loans and advances.
|
31/12/63 |
31/12/64 |
18/5/65 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
Government |
9,820,904 |
8,176,251 |
20,070,000 |
|
Local Authorities. |
13,818,403 |
14,653,240 |
13,860,821 |
|
Other |
230,943,544 |
267,204,428 |
279,372,904 |
In addition, Exchequer Bills rediscounted and held by the Central Bank totalled £1,500,000 on 31st December, 1963, £7,780,000 on 31st December, 1964 and £10,190,000 on 18th May, 1965.