asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of money on which the State guarantees the exchange rate prevailing on 31 December 1983, and on the most recent date for which figures are available; and if he will disaggregate these figures to (a) the private corporate sector, (b) agriculture and (c) others.
Written Answers. - Exchange Rate Guarantee.
529.
Following is the information requested:
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31st December 1983 |
Most recent date (31st December 1984) |
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Total amount of which the State guarantees the exchange risk: |
£m |
£m |
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Amount outstanding at exchange rates |
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—on dates of drawdown of funds |
425.791 |
419.055 |
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—on dates in question |
508.128 |
491.762 |
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This total is disaggregated as follows: |
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(a) Private corporate sector |
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Amount outstanding at exchange rates |
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—on dates of drawdown of funds |
206.773 |
200.858 |
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—on dates in question |
250.106 |
239.793 |
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(b) Agriculture (including agribusiness) |
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Amount outstanding at exchange rates |
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—on dates of drawdown of funds |
199.018 |
198.197 |
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—on dates in question |
236.513(est) |
230.686(est) |
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(c) Others |
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Amount outstanding at exchange rates |
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—on dates of drawdown of funds |
20.000 |
20.000 |
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—on dates in question |
21.509 |
21.283 |