§ Miss Maynardasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many firms and companies went bankrupt in the first six months of 1979; and what are the figures for the first six months of 1980.
§ Mr. EyreThe figures for England and Wales are as follows:
Bankruptcies* Company liquidations † Jan.-June 1979 1828 2206 Jan.-June 1980 1953 3160 * Bankruptcies relate to individuals and partnerships; deeds of arrangement are included as wel as receiving and administration orders. † Compulsory and creditors' voluntary liquidations.