asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total amount payable and paid in interest and sinking funds in each of the financial years 1952-53 to 1956-57.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Interest and Sinking Funds.
It is presumed that the Deputy has in mind interest and sinking fund charges on direct State borrowing. On that basis the information requested by him is as follows:—
|
Interest |
Sinking Fund |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
1952/53 |
5,149,195 |
2,827,588 |
|
1953/54 |
6,695,966 |
2,849,347 |
|
1954/55 |
7,425,798 |
3,741,716 |
|
1955/56 |
8,808,632 |
4,386,458 |
|
1956/57 |
10,188,964 |
5,219,529 |