HC Deb 11 February 1926 vol 191 cc1272-3W
Sir F. WISE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the national debts of Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand; and what the amount works out approximately per head of the population?

Mr. AMERY

The following are the latest particulars in my possession:

— Date Total net Debt. Approximate Rate per head of Population of European Origin.
$ $
Canada* … … … 31st December, 1925 … 2,381,735,027 254.34.
£ £ s. d.
Common wealth of Australia† 30th June, 1925 … 327,239,841 55 3 10
New Zealand … … … 31st March, 1925 … 214,287,128 161 14 5
Union of South Africa‡ … 30th November, 1925 … 209,874,000 130 5 10
* Exclusive of Public Debts of Provinces.
† Exclusive of Public Debts of Australian States and of Loans raised by Commonwealth on behalf of States.
‡ The figures are calculated on the basis of the population of European origin. If the population of other than European origin is included, the rata per head is approximately £28 15s. 6d.