HC Deb 01 March 1976 vol 906 cc489-90W
Mr. Stanley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give as at 31st March 1974 and as at the latest date for which figures are available both the total amount of national debt, and the total amount of national debt per household.

Mr. Joel Barnett

As published in the Supplementary Statements to the Consolidated Fund and National Loans Fund Accounts 1974–75 (HC 50), the total amount of National Debt outstanding was £40,125 million on 31st March 1974 and £45,925 million on 31st March 1975, the latest date for which figures are available. It is estimated that the corresponding ing amounts per household in the United Kingdom were £2,095 and £2,378 respectively.