HL Deb 24 July 1969 vol 304 cc1171-2WA
LORD BARNBY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

With regard to loans and/or advances to India:

  1. (a) What is the total indebtedness outstanding;
  2. (b) What amount represents refinancing of earlier maturities;
  3. (c) What amount—if any—presently overdue is under negotiation;
  4. (d) What maturities are due in the current half-year or other more convenient accounting period.

LORD SHEPHERD

The following are the estimated figures for official aid loans:

£million
Amortisation Interest Total
(a) Total indebtedness at 31st December, 1968 … … 315.5 101.0 416.5
(b) Amount represented by refinancing loans … … 27.5 — 27.5
(c) Amount presently overdue … … Nil Nil Nil
(d) Payments due in 1969 on loans outstanding at 31st December, 1968 … 14.3 7.7 22.0