asked the Minister for Finance the amount of Exchequer borrowings and public sector borrowings in money terms and as a percentage of GNP for the years 1975, 1980 to 1982 and 1985; and the projected amounts for 1986.
Written Answers - Public Sector and Exchequer Borrowing.
45.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
Exchequer Borrowing
|
Year |
£m |
as % of GNP |
|
1975 |
601 |
15.8 |
|
1980 |
1,217 |
13.5 |
|
1981 |
1,722 |
15.9 |
|
1982 |
1,945 |
15.8 |
|
1985 |
2,015 |
12.9 |
|
1986* |
2,001 |
11.8 |
Public Sector Borrowing
|
Year |
£m |
as % of GNP |
|
1975 |
672 |
17.7 |
|
1980 |
1,558 |
17.3 |
|
1981 |
2,206 |
20.3 |
|
1982 |
2,466 |
20.0 |
|
1985 |
2,444 |
15.7 |
|
1986* |
2,396 |
14.2 |
*The amounts given in respect of 1986 are Budget estimates.