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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Myners (Labour) on Monday, 11 May 2009.


Debt

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how much debt is owed to the United Kingdom by developing countries; and which are the ten most indebted nations.
Answer

The UK Government are owed a total of £2,813 million (including accrued interest) by emerging and developing countries, as defined by the International Monetary Fund. The 10 emerging and developing countries with the greatest sovereign debts to the UK are: Indonesia; Sudan; Iraq; Serbia; Zimbabwe; Cuba; Egypt; Republic of Congo; Democratic Republic of Congo; and Somalia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2605; 710 c158-9WA
Session
2008-09
Related items
Debts
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Debts Developing countries Overseas loans
Link
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