§ Lord Sudeleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What further measures they are taking to protect consumers and firms from having to pay not only interest on national debt but also interest on corporate and private credits. [HL3405]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyNone. Individuals and firms are responsible for paying the interest on debts they take out, but interest on the national debt is borne by the taxpayer.