asked the Minister for Finance the total overdraft accommodation extended to State and semi-State companies by the commercial banks at the last date for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Overdraft Accommodation.
56.
The total amount of advances by the associated banks to State-sponsored bodies as at 21st October, 1969, the latest date for which information is available was £24.23 million. Separate figures are not available under the heading of overdraft accomodation but the greater part of the advances consisted of such accommodation.
Is the Minister answering Question No. 56?
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Question No. 56.
I have answered that question.
Question No. 57.
Is it in order that a Deputy should find himself in the position that he cannot hear the Minister answering?
£24.23 million.
57.
asked the Minister for Finance the total overdraft accommodation extended to local authorities by commercial banks at the last date for which the figures are available.
The total amount of advances by the associated banks to local authorities as at 21st October, 1969, the latest date for which information is available, was £10.25 million. While separate figures are not available the bulk of the advances consisted of overdraft accommodation.
You have over £200 million.
And putting every penny to good use.