HC Deb 27 June 1994 vol 245 cc401-2W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade at what stage of preparation are draft contracts for the contracting out of the Insolvency Service's mechanical processing work.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

No decision has yet been taken on whether to contract out this work. Drafting of any contracts has not, therefore, begun.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to increase the prosecution rate for inadequate accounting records by the Insolvency Service.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

Stoy Hayward Consulting was invited to bid for the second phase of the work in a single tender action.