HC Deb 25 February 1936 vol 309 c246
56. Mr. LEWIS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the net increase or decrease in the nominal value of the National Debt since 1st November, 1931?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Figures are not available except those relating to the final day of each financial year. From 31st March, 1932, to 31st March, 1935, the nominal total of the debt increased, apart from issues to the Exchange Equalisation Account, by approximately £16,500,000.