HC Deb 08 December 1980 vol 995 c237W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the total number of bankruptcies in England and Wales, and Scotland, respectively, in each quarter since June 1979, and breaking down the figures into appropriate industrial classifications.

Mr. Eyre

Figures of bankruptcies in England and Wales, including such industrial analysis as is available, are published regularly inBritish Business, the latest article being in the 24 October issue, pages 359 to 361. Total figures for Scotland are given below. I regret that no industrial classification is available.

Awards of sequestrations*
1979
3rd quarter 30
4th quarter 37
1980
1st quarter 50
2nd quarter 33
3rd quarter 29
* sequestrations apply to individuals and partnerships and are roughly equivalent in Scottish law to bankruptcies in England and Wales.