Interest Rates (Hansard, 15 October 1990)

HC Deb 15 October 1990 vol 177 cc710-1W 711W

§ Mr. Riddick
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current level of interest rates.

§ Mr. Maples
Bank base rates are 14 per cent.

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received in relation to the impact of interest rates on Welsh economic performance; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Maples
My right hon. Friend has received a number of such representations.