The Exchequer has contributed more than £6 billion to Ireland and up to £4 billion to Portugal. It has also provided £19.7 billion to the International Monetary Fund, which is also involved in the Greek rescue deal. Yesterday, Danny Alexander, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said he did not "expect" Britain to be asked for further assistance from the EU. "Obviously we have a stake in the IMF, [but] it is the Eurozone which is taking forward discussions now about the next stage of dealing with Greece's substantial problems," he added.