§ Mr. GibbTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the total level of Government debt in cash terms in(a) 1996–97, (b) 1997–98, (c) 1998–99, (d) 1999–2000, (e) 2000–01, (f) 2001–02, (g) 2002–03 and (h) 2003–04. [80889]
§ Ms HewittThe stock of public sector net debt at end-March 1997 is set out in the monthly Office for National Statistics First Release 'Public Sector Finances'. Estimates and projections of the stock of debt in subsequent years were published in table B8 of the March 1999 Financial Statement and Budget Report.