Written question asked by Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Satvir Kaur (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office. UK Statistics Authority was asked to reply.

Chemicals: Insolvency

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many UK-based chemical companies were dissolved in each year between 2008 and 2012.

Original answer

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.

A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 15th May is attached.

The answer was corrected by Satvir Kaur (Labour)

on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Corrected answer

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.

A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 15th May is attached.

Secondary information