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122 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the total budget surplus in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7030/01]
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122 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the total budget surplus in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7030/01]
There were budget deficits in 1996 and 1997 and budget surpluses in the last three years as follows:
Year |
Exchequer Balance |
£million |
|
1996 |
436 |
1997 |
235 |
1998 |
747 |
1999 |
1,192 |
2000 |
2,402 |