HC Deb 08 May 1934 vol 289 c904
30. Sir GIFFORD FOX

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of poultry farmers who have become bankrupt since November, 1932; and how this figure compares with the previous period of similar duration?

Dr. BURGIN

The number of poultry farmers who have become bankrupt during the period 1st November, 1932, to 30th April, 1934, is 34; the figure for the previous period of similar duration, 1st May, 1931, to 31st October, 1932, is 14.

Sir JOSEPH LAMB

Can the hon. Gentleman say to how many they will amount in six months?