asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state in respect of each State or semi-State body under the aegis of his Department (a) the total debt outstanding in each year since 1977 and (b) the amount paid in interest in each year from 1977 to 1983.

The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:—

x Not yet available.

(A) Figures represent position for year ending 30 September.

* Particulars relating to 1983 not yet available.