asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of the external debt for the Government and State-sponsored bodies combined at the latest date available; and the amount of it falling due for repayment taking exchange rate changes into account in each of the years from 1977 to 1981, inclusive.
Written Answers. - External Debt.
60.
The combined external debt for the Government and State-sponsored bodies at 31st December, 1976, at then current exchange rates, was £1,356 million.
The repayments due on this debt in each of the years 1977 to 1981 inclusive are as follows:
|
Year |
£million |
|
1977 |
35 |
|
1978 |
83 |
|
1979 |
248 |
|
1980 |
213 |
|
1981 |
260 |