§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry at what time he received the letter from the Official Receiver on 14 January; and at what time his letter was dispatched appointing the liquidators of the BCCI.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 28 January 1992]On the making of the winding up order against BCCI on 14 January 1992 the Official Receiver applied by fax to the Secretary of State for the appointment of joint liquidators in his place. This fax was received by officials at 12.57 on 14 January who confirmed the appointment by the Secretary of State by fax at 13.09 on the same day.