HC Deb 24 January 1972 vol 829 cc317-8W
Mr. John Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total official debt owed to the United Kingdom by Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru.

Mr. Godber

The amount outstanding from Government to Government loans owed to the United Kingdom by Argentina is £743,050.69, by Brazil £253,123.21, by Chile £3,425,464.3, by Colombia nil and by Peru £1,159,988.94.

Mr. John Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which countries of Latin America are attempting to re-schedule their debts with the United Kingdom.

Mr. Godber

Chile is the only country in Latin America currently seeking to reschedule her overseas debts with the United Kingdom. The request, received on 10th November, will be considered at a meeting of creditor countries next month.

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