HC Deb 25 October 1990 vol 178 c292W
17. Ms. Ruddock

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are current short-term interest rates in(a) the United Kingdom and (b) West Germany.

Mr. Maude

On 24 October three-month interbank rates were 13.8 per cent. in the United Kingdom and 8.6 per cent. in Germany.

19. Mr. Dykes

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the results of his interest rate policy to date.

Mr. Major

Monetary indicators and evidence from the real economy both point firmly to a reduction in inflationary pressures, as a result of the Government's sustained policy of high interest rates.

53. Mr. Winnick

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on present interest rates.

76. Mr. Knox

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the current level of interest rates.

Mr. Maples

Bank base rates are 14 per cent.

55. Mr. Beaumont-Dark

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has had any recent representations from the Confederation of British Industry about interest rates.

Mr. Maples

Yes.