HC Deb 20 May 1991 vol 191 cc333-4W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will propose legislation under which anyone acting as a liquidator will be required to publish financial information about his business.

Mr. Redwood

I have no plans to do so.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many times since 1986, his Department has taken action to remove company liquidators.

Mr. Redwood

The Secretary of State has the power to remove a liquidator only where he made the initial appointment following an application by an official receiver. Since 1986 the Secretary of State has not removed any liquidators whom he has appointed.

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