§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what factors led to the delay in the announcement relating to the privatisation of the Insolvency Service that occurred on 28 February. [18684]
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 4 March 1996]: The announcement on the outcome of the contracting-out exercise undertaken by the Insolvency Service was delayed to provide an opportunity for further ministerial discussion.