asked the Minister for Finance the budget deficit as a percentage of GNP in each of the EEC member states at the latest date for which figures are available.
Written Answers. - EEC Budget Deficits.
136.
The following is the latest information available, which relates to 1980:
|
Central Government current budget deficit as a percentage of GNP |
|
|
Belgium |
2¾ |
|
Denmark |
NA |
|
France |
1 |
|
Germany |
1¼ |
|
Italy |
7½ |
|
Luxembourg |
-6* |
|
Netherlands |
1¾ |
|
United Kingdom |
½ |
|
Ireland |
6½ |
|
Greece |
NA |
*i.e., current surplus.