§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what advice he has received on the effect contracting out of the Insolvency Service might have on the future disqualification and prosecution of bankrupts.
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansStoy Hayward reported that the contracting out of the Official Receiver's case administration functions upon the making of the insolvency order would enable him to concentrate more on his investigatory role.
§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what advice he has received on the effects of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 on the contracting out of the Insolvency Service.
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansNo decision to contract out has been taken; it is, therefore, too early to consider the issue of Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, the implications of which may not become clear until the nature of proposals in any bidding process could be assessed.