HC Deb 24 July 1950 vol 478 c20W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Attorney-General how many wholesale and retail fruit and vegetable dealers became bankrupt in the years, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 and so far in 1950.

Mr. H. Wilson

The following are the figures:

Year Wholesale Retail Total
1946 2 3 5
1947 3 5 8
1948 7 16 23
1949 11 23 34
1950 (up to end of June) 2 2 19 21