§ Mr. TrotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many directors have been disqualified from holding office in each year since the present law was introduced as a result of their conduct in connection with the management of an insolvent company; and how many cases are pending.
§ Mr. RedwoodSince 28 April 1986 the Secretary of State has obtained the following orders under what is now section 6 of the Company Directors Disqualifcation Act 1986, based on reports from practitioners and official receivers in insolvency proceedings.
Orders obtained (Directors) Awaiting hearing at 31 October 1989 (Directors) 28 April 1986 to 30 April 1987 30 — 1 May 1987 to 30 April 1988 148 — 1 May 1988 to 30 April 1989 286 — 1 May 1989 to 31 October 1989 124 385 TOTAL 588 —