HC Deb 17 April 1970 vol 799 c304W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works (1) how many building and construction firms in Scotland went into liquidation in each of the past five years; and if he will group them by size of employment;

(2) how many building and construction firms in Scotland went into liquidation in the first quarter of 1970; and how this compares with this similar period in each of the previous five years.

Mr. John Silkin

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will conduct an inquiry into the causes of liquidation of building and construction firms in Scotland.

Mr. John Silkin

No.