HC Deb 07 June 1920 vol 130 c53W
Mr. LUNN

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what has been the total cost of the War to Great Britain from August, 1914, to 31st March, 1920; and the respective proportions of this cost raised by taxation and by borrowing?

Mr. BALDWIN

The total Exchequer Issues from 3rd August, 1914, to 31st March, 1920, amounted to £11,196,927,000, of which 35.9 per cent. was raised from revenue and 64.1 per cent. by borrowing.