HC Deb 27 October 1980 vol 991 c122W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total national debt in May 1979; and what is the current total.

Mr. Biffen:

Details of the national debt in May 1979 were not compiled. The most convenient date to take is 31 March. Total national debt at 31 March 1979 was £86,885 million. The latest available date for which figures are available is 31 March 1980. The provisional total at that date is £95,327 million.