HC Deb 14 April 1981 vol 3 c103W
Mr. Bowen Wells

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate for the total indebtedness of developing countries; what percentage of this is due to commercial lenders; and what was the interest paid in 1980 as a percentage of the aggregate debt.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

Information relating to the points raised in the hon. Member's question is to be found in the table on page 21 of the annual report of the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development, dated September 1980.