asked the Minister for Finance if he will state (1) the total amount payable and paid in interest and sinking funds in the financial year 1947-48, and (2) the total amount payable in interest and sinking fund in the financial year 1952-53.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Interest and Sinking Fund Payments.
The amounts paid in 1947-48 and estimated as payable in 1952-53 for the service of the public debt are as follows:—
|
1947/48 |
1952/53 |
|
|
(Actual) |
(Estimated) |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
For interest |
3,095,714 |
7,354,700 |
|
For sinking funds etc. |
1,128,620 |
2,725,700 |
|
£4,224,334 |
£10,080,400 |
It was a good spree while it lasted.