§ Mr. Peter BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many haulage companies were declared bankrupt in 1994. [140265]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 24 November 2000]: The number of company compulsory liquidations for the road transport industry in England and Wales in 1994 was 235. The corresponding number for individual bankruptcy orders was 1,149. The road transport industry includes road haulage, car hire, taxis, bus services, and other road passenger transport—detailed figures solely for road haulage are not available.