HC Deb 05 July 1949 vol 466 c1948
24. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons were declared bankrupt in 1948 and 1938; and how many of these were farmers.

Mr. Woodburn

The number of persons declared bankrupt by the Courts in Scotland in 1948 was 41, including three farmers; the corresponding figures for 1938 were 177 and 11 respectively.