§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many(a) bankruptcy orders and (b) winding-up orders were granted to HM Customs and Excise in (i) 1999–2000, (ii) 2000–01 and (iii) 2001–02 to date; [11635]
(2) how many (a) bankruptcy petitions and (b) winding-up petitions were issued by HM Customs and Excise in (a) 1999–2000, (b) 2000–01 and (c) 2001–02 to date. [11175]
§ Mr. Boateng[holding answer 5 November 2001]: The latest information, which is available on HM Customs' and Excise website, www.hmce.gsi.gov.uk, is as follows:
1999–2001 Petitions issued Orders made Type 1999–2000 1999–2000 Bankruptcy 4,894 2,412 Winding up 4,426 2,750 Figures are not yet available for 2000–01 and 2001–02.