HC Deb 12 June 1936 vol 313 cc535-6W
Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state the average rate of interest charged on the debt of the Unemployment Insurance Fund, and the rate charged on sums borrowed during the last six months?

Mr. E. BROWN

The average rate of interest payable on the debt of the Unemployment Fund for the current half year is about £3 16s. per cent, and, as from 1938, the rate will be 3⅛ per cent. No sums were borrowed during the last six months.