§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many instances of insolvent trading by companies in the West Midlands county area have been reported to his Department in the three years to date; how many bankruptcies of firms have similarly been reported; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ShoreThe numbers of compulsory liquidations and of receiving orders relating to companies and to partnerships in the West Midlands area for the three years to 17th June 1975 are as follows:
area for the most readily ascertainable periods are as follows:
value of imports of meat and meat preparations resulting from higher prices. In 1974 there was a rise in our exports because of higher prices for exports of petroleum and petroleum products.