§ Mr. Tebbitasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total debt per head of the United Kingdom population through internal and external borrowing which has been incurred since 31st March 1974.
§ Mr. Joel Barnett, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 21st February 1977; Vol. 926, c. 422], gave the following information:
The increase in total public sector debt per head between 31st March 1974 and 31st March 1976 is estimated to have been £365 per head. Net borrowing from 1st April 1976 to 30th September 1976 amounted to £95 per head.