§ 62. Mr. H. G. Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the National Debt is held directly, or indirectly, by thrift organisations of all sorts and by public departments not associated with thrift organisations?
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon)I regret that the information requested is not available.
§ 64. Mr. Thorneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the amount of the National Debt for the year ended March, 1931, and for the nearest available date for 1938?
§ Sir J. SimonThe nominal total on 31st March, 1931, was £7,413 millions and on the 31st March, 1937 (the latest date for which figures are available at present) £7,797 millions. The latter figure, however, included £350 millions borrowed on behalf of the Exchange Equalisation Account, against which assets are held.
§ Mr. ThorneStill solvent?