HC Deb 17 February 1982 vol 18 cc149-50W
Mr. Straw

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list in the Official Report the names and qualifications of the Commissioners for the Reduction of the National Debt, when they were appointed, by whom, and the occasions on which the commissioners have met since 1945.

Mr. Ridley

The Commissioners for the Reduction of the Natinal Debt all hold the appointment ex officio and comprise:

  • The Speaker of the House of Commons
  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer
  • The Lord Chief Justice
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  • The Master of the Rolls
  • The Accountant General of the Supreme Court
  • The Governor of the Bank of England
  • The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England

They are appointed under the National Debt Reduction Act 1786, as amended by later Acts the main effect of leswhich was to cover changes of title of some of the original posts.

The commissioners have not formally met since 1945.

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