Surplus and Debt
Iain Palmer made this Official Information request to Minister of Finance
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From: Iain Palmer
Dear Minister of Finance,
Have the government books returned to surplus, if not when are they expected to?
When the books returned, or will return, to surplus what is the level of debt?
How does this debt compare to GDP?
Yours faithfully,
Iain Palmer
From: B English (MIN)
Minister of Finance
On behalf of Hon Bill English, thank you for your email.
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From: B English (MIN)
Minister of Finance
Dear Iain Palmer
On behalf of the Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand Corporation, I acknowledge receipt of your letter of 28 March 2016.
Your request was received in this office on 28 March 2016 and will be responded to under the provisions of the Official Information Act.
Yours sincerely
Katy Greco-Ainslie
Private Secretary
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From: B English (MIN)
Minister of Finance
Letter from Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance attached.
Katy Greco-Ainslie
Private Secretary to Hon Bill English
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and
Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand Corporation
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