HC Deb 21 March 1969 vol 780 c192W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the total loan debt of local authorities at the most recent date for which information is available; and what were the comparable figures in the same month of each of the previous five years.

Mr. Skeffington

The information is as follows:

OUTSTANDING LOAN DEBT FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES AT 31ST MARCH
£ millions
England Wales Total for and Wales
1963 6,586 395 6,981
1964 7,155 430 7,585
1965 7,922 472 8,394
1966 8,769 512 9,281
1967 9,636 557 10,193
1968 10,516 600 11,116