HC Deb 26 January 1956 vol 548 cc42-3W
Mr. Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade to make a statement on the number of bankruptcies during 1955.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

In 1955 there were 2,163 bankruptcies, as compared with 2,176 and 2,222 in 1954 and 1953 respectively.

Mr. Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of bankruptcies in the clothing industry during 1955.

Mr. P. Thomeyeroft

Thirty-two: comprising:

Tailors 11
Dressmakers 8
Other garment manufacturers 11
Boot and shoe manufacturer 1
Boot and shoe repairer 1
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