asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of Government borrowing from (a) 1921 to 1976 inclusive, (b) 1977 to 1981, inclusive; and the amount of outstanding national indebtedness.
Written Answers. - Government Borrowing.
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The total amount of Government borrowing for the years 1921 to 1976, inclusive, was approximately £2,955 million and for the years 1977 to 1981, inclusive, the figure is estimated at £5,218 million. The outstanding national debt at end November 1981 was estimated at £10,000 million.