asked the Minister for Finance the total national debt at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure according to each individual country; and in relation to each country the amount owed to each bank or financial institution.
Written Answers. - National Debt Statistics.
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The national debt as of 30 September last was £26,039 million, including £16,055 million of domestic debt and £9,984 million of foreign debt. The bulk of foreign loans are issued in bearer form and a breakdown of the investors currently holding them is not available. Details of the outstanding foreign debt by currency are:
|
Currency |
Exchequer Foreign Debt as at 30 September 1987 |
|
£m |
|
|
Deutsche Mark |
2,811 |
|
US Dollars |
2,706 |
|
Swiss Francs |
1,503 |
|
Japanese Yen |
1,275 |
|
European Currency Units |
641 |
|
Dutch Guilders |
543 |
|
Sterling |
345 |
|
Belgian/Luxembourg Francs |
127 |
|
Other |
33 |
|
Total |
9,984 |