§ Mr. GrieveTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many Scottish-based haulage companies have been declared bankrupt in each year since 1997. [145906]
§ Dr. HowellsThe following table shows company liquidations for the transport and communication industry in Scotland from 1997 to quarter 3 of 2000.
The transport and communication industry includes road transport, air transport, shipping, travel agents and other transport and communication—detailed figures solely for road haulage (which is only one category within road transport) are not available.
Transport and communication (Scotland) Year Company liquidations 1997 20 1998 24 1999 16 2000 (to quarter 3) 13 Source:
DTI