HC Deb 29 October 1980 vol 991 c302W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the borrowing requirement in the current financial year; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Biffen

I must ask my hon. Friend to await the Industry Act forecast to be published shortly. A revised assessment of the public sector borrowing requirement will be included then.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total public sector borrowing requirement in the financial year to date.

Mr. Biffen

The public sector borrowing requirement (PSBR) for the period April to June 1980 was £4,910 million. Figures covering the period July to September will be published on 20 November 1980.