§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked 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 SilkinI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked 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 SilkinNo.