§ Mr. Peter RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the current size of public debt in Northern Ireland; and by how much it has increased or decreased since May 1991.
§ Mr. MatesProvisional figures for the main areas of public sector debt—housing, rates, water, electricity and gas supplies—currently put the level of such debt at some £29.6 million. This represents a decrease of £4.1 million from 31 March 1991. Information for May 1991 is not available.