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Written question asked by Rod Richards (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Waldegrave of North Hill (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
What was the fiscal deficit in Scotland in the last year for which figures are available. - (Holding answer 10 March 1997).
Answer

Mr. Richards: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the fiscal deficit in Scotland in the last year for which figures are available. [19498] Mr. Waldergrave: [holding answer 10 March 1997]: Excluding privatisation proceeds and North sea revenues, the general Government deficit in Scotland is estimated to have been £8.2 billion in 1994-95.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19498; 292 c357W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Public sector debt Scotland
Contains statistics
Yes