HC Deb 14 December 1971 vol 828 c38W
31. Mr. Adley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the amount of foreign indebtedness of the United Kingdom on 18th June, 1970; and what is it now.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

At end-June, 1970, short and medium-term official overseas debt was £1,461 million. It is now £415 million. The figures for total official debt, including long-term, are £3,697 million and £2,522 million, respectively.

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