HC Deb 05 February 1975 vol 885 cc532-3W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has yet reached agreement on a timetable for talks concerned with the rescheduling of the Chilean debt; and, if so, when these talks are to begin.

Mr. Dell

The United Kingdom and other creditors have been invited to attend talks in March to consider Chile's request for the rescheduling of her debt. Our response to this invitation is under consideration.

Mr. Kinnock

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the Chilean debt is owned by Government and private debtors in Chile to the Export Credits Guarantee Department.

Mr. Dell

Precise figures are not available, but it is estimated that virtually all Chile's total outstanding debt to the United Kingdom has been insured by the Export Credits Guarantee Department.

IDENTIFIABLE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE PER HEAD OF HOME POPULATION
1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74
£ £ £ £ £
Scotland 335 364 403 460 524
Wales 295 316 359 401 442