HC Deb 04 July 2002 vol 388 c472W
Mr. Todd

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent action she has taken in respect of Amraf Training plc. [65496]

Ms Hewitt

None.

A winding-up order was made against Amraf Training plc on 30 May 2002 following the company going into administration. The administrators were subsequently appointed to be the joint liquidators.

The Official Receiver at Southend-on-Sea is investigating the causes of the company's failure, but the investigations are at an early stage. Matters of concern may be addressed to her at: 4th Floor, Central House, 8 Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1AB.

Mr. Todd

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what payments were made to Amraf Training plc in(a) 2000–01 and (b) 2001–02 for the provision of training courses. [65494]

Ms Hewitt

We have identified no payments made by the Department of Trade and Industry to Amraf Training plc.