§ Mr. David Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, further to his answer to the Question from the Member for Horsham and Crawley (Mr. Hordern) on Government stock in column 551 of the Official Report on 22nd January 1976, he will indicate the average nominal interest rate on the Government stock which is due to be redeemed in each of the years 1976 to 1981.
§ Mr. DellThe information requested is as follows:
Year Average nominal interest rate per cent. 1976 7.99 1977 6.18 1978 8.65 1979 8.76 1980 8.11 1981 (January) 11.50* * Nominal interest rate on stock due for redemption before 31st January 1981.