§ Mr. Geoffrey Johnson Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total sum owing to the United Kingdom by Commonwealth and other Governments; which countries are the principal debtors; how much each owes; and what representations have been made to them to speed up repayment of these loans, or to restrict the credits in view of the United Kingdom's financial and economic situation.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI would refer the Hon. Member to Table 24 on page 27 467W of the CSO's "United Kingdom Balance of Payments 1965–75", entitled "Loans by the United Kingdom Government—amounts outstanding". No representations have been made to the Governments concerned to speed up repayment of these loans or to restrict the credits; the terms for repayment of these loans are laid down in the relevant loan agreements.