asked the Minister for Finance the national debt as a percentage of GNP in 1977, 1980 and 1981 and at the latest available date.
Written Answers. - National Debt.
433.
The following table shows the data requested by the Deputy in respect of 1977, 1980 and 1981:
|
1977 |
1980 |
1981 |
1982 |
|
|
National debt as a percentage of GNP |
% 77.5 |
% 92.3 |
% 99.9 |
% 90.9 |
The latest available figure for national debt is at 31 March 1982. The GNP data in respect of 1981 and 1982 have been estimated.