asked the Minister for Finance if the National Debt has risen from the figure of £4,210 million indicated by him on 21 February 1978; and if he will indicate the present figure.
Written Answers . - National Debt .
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: The amount of the National Debt is compiled at the end of each financial period. In my reply of 21 February I indicated a provisional National Debt figure of £4,210 as at 31 December 1977. The final figure for end-1977, which is now available, shows a slight increase on the provisional figure and amounts to £4,219 million.