asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the amounts of the National Debt and the corresponding costs of servicing for the years 1932, 1942, 1952, 1962 and 1965.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - National Debt.
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As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement :
|
Year ended 31st March |
National Debt |
Annual cost of servicing National Debt |
|
£million |
£million |
|
|
1932 |
36.5 |
2.1 |
|
1942 |
86.6 |
3.6 |
|
1952 |
191.6 |
8.4 |
|
1962 |
487.9 |
29.2 |
|
1965 |
636.5 |
40.5 |