HC Deb 28 July 1998 vol 317 c231W
Mr. Peter Bradley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers were declared bankrupt in each of the last five financial years. [53174]

Mr. Morley

Data for the 1997–98 financial year are not yet available. The table sets out calendar year data.

Number of bankruptcies in the agricultural and horticultural sectors England and Wales 1993–1997
Year Bankruptcies of self-employed individuals Company1 insolvencies Total
1993 277 157 434
1994 231 166 397
1995 218 99 317
1996 168 89 257
1997 155 51 206
1 Including partnerships

Source:

Department of Trade and Industry