HC Deb 12 December 1927 vol 211 c1868W
Colonel BURTON

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of bankruptcies amongst farmers for the 10 years ending 30th November, 1917 to 1927, respectively?

Sir B. CHADWICK

The numbers of Receiving Orders made against farmers in England and Wales in the periods of 12 months ending 30th November, 1918 to 1927, inclusive, were—25, 21, 31, 187, 225, 338, 231, 234, 234 and 283.