Written question asked by Shivani Raja (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.

Public Sector: Borrowing

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what strategy HM Treasury is implementing to ensure that annual public sector borrowing aligns with long-term fiscal rules without increasing debt burdens on future generations.

Answer

The government is committed to meeting the fiscal rules with a buffer against uncertainty.

The fiscal rules put the public finances on a sustainable path, and reduce borrowing, by moving the current budget into balance, so day-to-day spending is met by revenues. They also put debt on a declining path.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 22461
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Borrowing Public sector
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Public Sector: Borrowing

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