The Debt Office's net lending was SEK 5 billion lower than predicted. This is partly because the Riksbank borrowed SEK 3 billion less than expected. Also, the forecast included an SEK 2 billion payment of a loan to Iceland which is delayed. The payment to Iceland is expected to be made later this year. However, the lending to the Riksbank is completed; the central bank will not borrow more from the Debt Office.
Tax payments and disbursements from authorities developed in line with the forecast.
Interest payments on central government debt were SEK 0.4 billion lower than calculated.
For the twelve-month period including September, central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 158 billion. Central government debt amounted to SEK 1,089 billion at the end of September.
The outcome for October will be published at 9.30 am on 6 November 2009.
For more information please contact:
Tord Arvidsson, phone +46 8 613 47 53
Tord Arvidsson, phone +46 8 613 47 53
