HC Deb 27 November 1930 vol 245 c1532W
Major NATHAN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how the present value, in terms of purchasing power, of each of the principal classes of security comprised in the National Debt compares with its value at the time when the indebtedness which it represents was incurred?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

Owing to the very numerous conversions which have taken place, I fear that it is impracticable to make the calculations for which the hon. and gallant Member asks.

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of the public debt per head in this country, and in France, Germany, Belgium, and Italy?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

I regret that owing to the difficulty of capitalising the various obligations for inter-Government War debts and reparations, both as debts and credits, a significant comparison could not readily be made.