§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what will be the maximum distance bankrupts and company directors will be required to travel to attend for further interview by the official receiver, in order that the official receiver can investigate possible offences which may have been committed if the initial enquiries of the official receiver are contracted out. [32322]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansNo decisions have yet been taken in relation to the residual size and location of the Insolvency Service should contracting out go ahead.
§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the maximum distance any of the constituents of the hon. Member for Great Grimsby who become bankrupt can expect to travel in the event of any of the functions of the official receiver being contracted out. [32584]
§ Mr. EvansAccessibility will be an issue for discussion with potential bidders in the course of the negotiations on their proposals for contracting out. It is expected, however, that bankrupts will not be required to travel substantially farther than is presently necessary.