§ Mr. Peter BradleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers were declared bankrupt in each of the last five financial years. [53174]
§ Mr. MorleyData for the 1997–98 financial year are not yet available. The table sets out calendar year data.
Number of bankruptcies in the agricultural and horticultural sectors England and Wales 1993–1997 Year Bankruptcies of self-employed individuals Company1 insolvencies Total 1993 277 157 434 1994 231 166 397 1995 218 99 317 1996 168 89 257 1997 155 51 206 1 Including partnerships Source:
Department of Trade and Industry