HC Deb 08 December 1972 vol 847 c543W
Mr. Body

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the total borrowings of the nationalised industries at the latest available date; and what were the comparable figures 12 months previously.

Mr. Higgins

The total borrowings of the nationalised industries were £12,855 million in November, 1972 compared with £12,114 million a year previously.