§ 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. Denzil DaviesPublic sector debt is only compiled as at 31st March each year. The increase in total public sector debt per head between 31st March 1974 and 31st March 1977 is estimated to have been £620 per head. Net borrowing from 1st April 1977 to 30th September 1977, using figures for the public sector borrowing requirement but allowing for changes in the official reserves, amounted to about £130 per head; aggregate figures for the public sector borrowing requirement up to 31st December 1977 will be published on 3rd March 1978.