Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Williams of Elvel (Labour). It was answered by Lord Newby (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 June 2013.
Bank of England: National Debt
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of the national debt is currently held by the Bank of England.
- Answer
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My Lords, Bank of England data state that the Bank of England’s asset purchase facility currently holds £326.3 billion of gilts by nominal value. This was equivalent to 24.1% of the total stock of gilts and Treasury bills at the end of March 2013.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 746 cc504-6
- Session
- 2013-14
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Bank of England Government securities Public sector debt
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