§ Mr. Frank R. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Trade what has been the number of company liquidations in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all the regions of England for the last five years.
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§ Mr. EyreSeparate estimates for Wales and the regions of England are not available. The figures available are as follows:
COMPULSORY PLUS CREDITORS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATIONS* England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland 1975 5,398 204 18 1976 5,939 229 49 1977 5,831 271 32 1978 5,086 274 53 1979 4,537 240 33 * Members' voluntary liquidations, which do not involve insolvency, are omitted. Sources:
Department of Trade (Companies Registration Office and Insolvency Service).
Companies Registration Office, Edinburgh.
Company Registry, Belfast.