§ Mr. HoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions he or his Department have had with A. F. Budge (Construction).
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonA. F. Budge (Contractors) Limited went into administrative receivership on 4 January 1993 and compulsory liquidation on 24 February of the same year. There are provisions requiring the receiver to make a note on the public record at Companies House and to advertise his appointment from which my department would become aware of the receivership.
§ Mr. HoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when he was informed of the receivership of A. F. Budge (Construction); and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonA. F. Budge (Contractors) Limited went into administrative receivership on 4 January 1993 and compulsory liquidation on 24 February of the same year. I am not aware of any discussions between my department and the receivers or the company except matters relating to the administration of the insolvency proceedings.