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4.5.3 Public sector finances

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Question 10

The table below shows the fiscal components of an economy's public finances over two consecutive financial years.

Fiscal ComponentYear 1 (£bn)Year 2 (£bn)
Spending on public services280310
Transfer payments (welfare/pensions)150165
National debt interest payments4555
Direct tax receipts210230
Indirect tax receipts180170

Based on this data, which of the following statements is correct?

The overall budget deficit increased by £45 billion\text{£}45\text{ billion}£45 billion.

The overall budget deficit increased by £35 billion\text{£}35\text{ billion}£35 billion.

The primary budget deficit increased by £45 billion\text{£}45\text{ billion}£45 billion.

The overall budget deficit increased by £30 billion\text{£}30\text{ billion}£30 billion.

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