§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Minister for Trade how many companies went into liquidation during 1982; and what were the comparable figures for 1979, 1980 and 1981.
§ Dr. VaughanThe figures are as follows:
Company liquidations* in England and Wales Year Number 1979 4,537 1980 6,890 1981 8,596 1982 12,039 * Compulsory plus creditors' voluntary—the two types which arise from insolvency.