HC Deb 11 March 1985 vol 75 cc58-9W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average base rate for each quarter from 1979 onwards; what real rate of interest this represented in each case; and how these figures compare with those For the United States, Japan, Germany and Australia.

Mr. Ian Stewart

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.