§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the total value was of payments made to pay off overhanging debt in the financial years(a) 1999–2000, (b) 2001–02 and (c) 2002–03. [108624]
§ Mr. RaynsfordThe payments made in respect of overhanging debt in each financial year since arrangements were introduced are set out in the table.
Year £ million 1999–2000 21.0 2000–01 255.2 2001– None 2002–03 584.3