HC Deb 19 November 1969 vol 791 c319W
Mr. Donald Williams

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he is aware that bankruptcies in the building industry are now running at the rate of 200 each month; and what was the number of bankruptcies and liquidations in the industry in each of the years 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and up to the latest available date in 1969.

Mr. John Silkin

The facts in my possession are at variance with the hon. Member's statement.

The number of bankruptcies in England and Wales among businesses in the construction industry—building and civil engineering—for the years in question were as follows:

Year Number
1964 599
1965 644
1966 740
1967 860
1968 833
1969 (to 30th September) 569

Information about company liquidations is not classified by industries.