HC Deb 17 March 1997 vol 292 cc357-8W
Mr. Richards

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the fiscal deficit in Scotland in the last year for which figures are available. [19498]

Mr. Waldergrave

[holding answer 10 March 1997]: Excluding privatisation proceeds and North sea revenues, the general Government deficit in Scotland is estimated to have been £8.2 billion in 1994–95.