Scottish Insolvencies in the Second Quarter of 2009/10

Scottish insolvency statistics for the second quarter of 2009/10 are now available.

Statistics published by the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) show that there were 5,767 personal insolvencies in the second quarter of 2009/10.

Statistics showing insolvencies in the second quarter of year ending 31/03/10 have been published today. Personal insolvency data consists of both bankruptcy and Protected Trust Deed (PTD) figures.

Among other things, the statistics show that:

• There were 5,767 personal insolvencies in the second quarter of 2009/10. This figure represents a decrease of eight per cent on the previous quarter and a decrease of four per cent on the same period in the previous year.

• There were 3,504 awards of bankruptcy, showing a decrease of six per cent on the previous quarter and a decrease of 14 per cent on the same period in the previous year

• There were 2,263 Protected Trust Deeds recorded, a decrease of 12 per cent on the previous quarter and an increase of 16 per cent on the corresponding quarter of last year

The full statistical publication is available at by following this links provided.