§ 29. Mr. HARDIEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount of the National Debt on 31st July, 1914; the total amount of the National Debt on 5th April, 1928; the total of the increase in capital of the National Debt between 31st July, 1914, and 5th April, 1928; and the total amount of interest that has been paid between 31st December, 1914, and 5th April, 1928, on such increase in capital amount created between 31st July, 1914, and 5th April, 1928?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Arthur Michael Samuel)The nominal amount of the National Debt on 31st July, 1914, was approximately £645 millions, and on 31st March, 1928, £7,527 millions. The increase in the nominal amount was therefore £6,982 millions. The hon. Member will find full details of the interest payments in the annual Finance Accounts.