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| Number of Bankruptcies 1975-1983 by Quarter and Petition Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| This data has been migrated between computer systems and predates the current Insolvency Service, as such some data quality issues may be present | Not set | Not set |
| This data covers the period 1975-1984, 1984 on wards is covered by the Long-Run Series provided in current statistical releases; https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/individual-insolvency-statistics-october-to-december-2023 | Not set | Not set |
| Source: Insolvency Service Administrative Systems | Not set | Not set |
| Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Period | Creditor Petition | Debtor Petition |
| 1975 Q1 | 108 | 19 |
| 1975 Q2 | 94 | 12 |
| 1975 Q3 | 62 | 16 |
| 1975 Q4 | 78 | 13 |
| 1976 Q1 | 123 | 23 |
| 1976 Q2 | 101 | 18 |
| 1976 Q3 | 63 | 22 |
| 1976 Q4 | 109 | 16 |
| 1977 Q1 | 98 | 21 |
| 1977 Q2 | 74 | 22 |
| 1977 Q3 | 46 | 7 |
| 1977 Q4 | 69 | 13 |
| 1978 Q1 | 124 | 25 |
| 1978 Q2 | 83 | 21 |
| 1978 Q3 | 70 | 21 |
| 1978 Q4 | 90 | 10 |
| 1979 Q1 | 122 | 27 |
| 1979 Q2 | 85 | 18 |
| 1979 Q3 | 78 | 19 |
| 1979 Q4 | 102 | 14 |
| 1980 Q1 | 132 | 38 |
| 1980 Q2 | 126 | 19 |
| 1980 Q3 | 99 | 16 |
| 1980 Q4 | 144 | 49 |
| 1981 Q1 | 231 | 49 |
| 1981 Q2 | 216 | 33 |
| 1981 Q3 | 200 | 39 |
| 1981 Q4 | 233 | 34 |
| 1982 Q1 | 308 | 84 |
| 1982 Q2 | 271 | 57 |
| 1982 Q3 | 256 | 64 |
| 1982 Q4 | 287 | 69 |
| 1983 Q1 | 517 | 90 |
| 1983 Q2 | 400 | 86 |
| 1983 Q3 | 360 | 99 |
| 1983 Q4 | 455 | 126 |