Public Sector Debt
Lords · Question HL3322 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
To ask His Majesty's Government how much UK debt is linked to the retail prices index; and what assessment they have made of how this compares to the debt of other G7 countries.
Answer
Answered by Lord Pitt-Watson, 22 Sep 2026
As set out in the 2026-27 Debt Management Report, when determining the annual financing remit the Government issues an appropriate balance of conventional and index-linked gilts, with the latter linked to the Retail Prices Index. In determining this mix, ...