HC Deb 27 November 1969 vol 792 c129W
61. Sir T. Beamish

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much the United Kingdom Government's net foreign indebtedness increased or decreased in each of the periods 26th July, 1945 to 25th October, 1951, 26th October, 1951 to 15th October, 1964 and from 16th October, 1964 to the latest available date, showing capital and interest separately.

Mr. Taverne

An increase of £2,100 million from 30th June, 1945, the nearest available date, to 25th October, 1951, a decrease of £550 million from 26th October, 1951 to 15th October, 1964, and an increase of £1,575 million from 16th October, 1964 to the latest available date.