HC Deb 27 April 1874 vol 218 cc1176-7
MR. CUBITT

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will state the total amount of the National Debt on the 1st April 1874, distinguishing between the amount of the Funded and Unfunded Debt and the capital value of the Terminable Annuities unexpired at that date?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Sir, the total amount of the National Debt on the 31st of March last was £779,294,271; the gross amount of the capital of the Funded Debt was £723,514,005; the capital value of the Terminable Annuities was estimated at £51,300,666; and the Unfunded Debt amounted to £4,479,600.