§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the number of bankruptcies in Wales so far in this financial year; and what was the number in a comparable period in the last two years.
§ Mr. EyreIn the period April-October 1980, county courts in Wales dealt with 146 receiving and administration orders in bankruptcy, compared with 130 in the same period of 1979. Comparable figures for earlier years are not available. These figures are less accurate than those for calendar years published in the bankruptcy general annual report as orders consolidated or rescinded are not deducted, but it is now possible to allow for most of the transfers from the High Court or other county courts.