Chancellor responds to public sector finances statistics

The Chancellor responded to today's publication of the ONS public sector finances statistics for December 2021.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak said:

 “We are supporting the British people as we recover from the pandemic through our Plan for Jobs and business grants, loans and tax reliefs.  

“Risks to the public finances, including from inflation, make it even more important that we avoid burdening future generations with high debt repayments.

“Our fiscal rules mean we will reduce our debt burden while continuing to invest in the future of the UK.”