§ Mr. S. ROBINSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer about what proportion of war loan and other national debt arising out of the War is held in British hands?
Lieut.-Commander YOUNGWhile precise figures are not available it is estimated that well over 80 per cent. of the National Debt is held within the British Empire. Particulars as to the debt position will as usual be given in the Budget speech.