HC Deb 12 March 1968 vol 760 cc258-9W
Mr. Birch

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the total borrowings outstanding by local authorities in the United Kingdom with a maturity of one year and one day or less, and five years or less, respectively.

Mr. Harold Lever

A survey of local authorities outstanding loan debt was last carried out as at 31st March, 1965 (15th May for Scotland) when authorities had £2,983 million of debt due for repayment in up to one year, and £1,527 million of debt due for repayment in over one year and up to five years. A similar survey is being considered for 31st March, 1968.