HC Deb 22 October 1973 vol 861 c374W
Mr. Marten

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total debt incurred by the public sector in foreign currency loans since March 1973.

Mr. Nott

Foreign currency borrowing by nationalised industries and local authorities between 1st March 1973 and 30th September 1973 amounted to US $1,770 million and Swiss francs 125 million—that is, some £750 million.