HC Deb 27 April 1926 vol 194 c1817
15. Mr. GILLETT

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of bankruptcies in 1925 in which the unsecured liability amounted to under £500; and how many were there of between £500 and £1,000?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

There were 2,128 bankruptcies in England and Wales in 1925, in which the unsecured liability was under £500; and 1,077 where the unsecured liability was between £500 and £1,000.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the number of bankruptcies is increasing rapidly under the present Government?