Chief Secretary to the Treasury comments on Public Sector Finance figures for June

Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said:

“We are committed to tough fiscal rules, so we do not borrow for day-to-day spending and get debt down as a share of our economy. This commitment to economic stability means we can get on with investing in Britain's renewal, including fixing our NHS, strengthening our national defence and building hundreds of thousands of affordable homes through our Plan for Change.”

Background:

• Overall borrowing so far this year is in line with the OBR's March forecast.