HC Deb 10 December 1929 vol 233 cc241-2
50. Mr. BROCKWAY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount of interest paid on the various War Loans between 1st January, 1915, and 31st October, 1929?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

It is not practicable, in view of the conversions which have taken place sit different dates, to distinguish the interest paid on War Loans from the general interest charge on the National Debt. Details of the latter will be found in the annual Finance Accounts, to which I would refer the hon. Member.

Mr. BROCKWAY

Is it possible for office [...]cellor of the Exchequer to state during[...] amounts paid in interest upon elapsed si[...]now?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I do not think that, it is my business or the business of my staff to do simple sums in arithmetic of that kind.