HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 c641
73. Captain W. BENN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount of the Floating Debt outstanding on Saturday last; and what was the total subscription to the Treasury Bonds to that date?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The Floating Debt on Saturday, 26th June, was £1,287,950,000, and the Exchequer receipts from Treasury Bonds were £7,660,000.

Captain BENN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what the subscriptions have been during the week for these Treasury Bonds?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. and gallant Gentleman should give notice of that question.

76. Mr. RAFFAN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated amount of surplus revenue which Will be available for the paying off of floating debt during the current year?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The Budget was framed to provide £70,000,000 for this purpose.