§ 34. Mr. Atkinsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why it is not his Department's practice to make statements in the House regarding the size of the public sector borrowing requirement; and, in view of the current practice of releasing monthly figures to the media, if he will now answer Questions on this matter.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettEstimates of the public sector borrowing requirement are published quarterly by the Central Statistical Office, most recently on 3rd March. In addition, a statement of the central Government borrowing requirement is issued each month by the Treasury.