Finally there is a relatively prudent way in which the UK's debt has been managed by the semi-autonomous DebtManagementOffice - whose performance looks more and more important and impressive.
If you are one of those who rails against the short-termism and excessive risk-taking of some banks and finance businesses, you might note that a public sector financial institution, the DebtManagementOffice, has taken a reassuringly long-term approach to managing the UK government's debts - and without its prudence, we might all be in Queer Street or Skid Row by now.