Bankruptcy (Hansard, 6 November 1991)

§ Mr. Michael Brown
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many bankruptcy petitions have been brought by Customs and Excise this year.

§ Mr. Gillian Shephard
In the calendar year to 1 November 1991 Customs and Excise have presented 5,486 bankruptcy petitions in England and Wales, 255 in Scotland and a further 178 in Northern Ireland.

§ Mr. Michael Brown
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many bankruptcy petitions have been brought by the Inland Revenue this year.

§ Mr. Maude
The number of bankruptcy (individuals) and winding-up (Companies) petitions filed by the Inland Revenue in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the period 1 January 1991 to 30 September 1991 is:

Number

Bankruptcy petitions 2,013

Winding-up petitions 592

The precise equivalent figures for Scotland cannot be ascertained without disproportionate cost but do not exceed 74 individuals and 20 companies.