§ Mr. MandelsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total sum of money owed to the Treasury as a result of personal and corporate bankruptcies and liquidations for each of the fiscal years 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92.
§ Mr. DorrellThe total sum of money owed to the Treasury as a result of personal and corporation bankruptcies and liquidations covering the fiscal years 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92 is as follows:
(£ thousand) Year Inland Revenue Customs and Excise 1988 469,500 173,800 1989 375,540 151,800 1990 393,946 190,300 1991 631,698 514,200 1992 1,308,826 751,700 The figures for the Inland Revenue are for the accounts year which ends on 31 October each year and the figures for Customs and Excise are for the calendar year.