HC Deb 30 August 1909 vol 10 cc160-1W
Mr. COCHRANE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the aggregate liabilities of the State on 31st March. 1906, and on 31st March, 1909, respectively; and what was the balance in the Exchequer on 31st March, 1906, and 31st March, 1909?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

I would refer the hon. Member to the Parliamentary Return Cd. 4,657 of 1909. The aggregate gross liabilities of the State were, on 31st March, 1906, £788,990,187, and on 31st March, 1909, £754,121,309. The Exchequer balance on the former date was £10,451,487, and on the latter £6,350,427.