HC Deb 23 December 1929 vol 233 c1940W
Mr. THORNE

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the total amount of the National Debt paid by the Government to the United States Treasury, and the total amount still outstanding?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

The total amount paid by the British Government to the United States Treasury on account of the British War Debt is £312,460,000, of which £228,230,000 represents interest and £84,230,000 repayment of capital. The principal of the debt still outstanding is £909,452,000.

Sir W. DAVISON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total sum paid to date by Great Britain to the United States of America in respect of interest and repayment of capital, respectively; and what is the amount of debt still to be repaid?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

The total amount paid by the British Government to the Government of the United States of America on account of the British War Debt is £312,460,000, of which £228,230,000 represents interest and £84,230,000 repayment of capital. The principal of the debt still outstanding is £909,452,000.