HC Deb 21 May 1997 vol 294 c66W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will commission a report into the liquidation of BCCI. [712]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

My officials expect to receive the annual report of the liquidators as to the progress of the liquidation of BCCI shortly. It will cover the fifth year of the liquidation ie the 12 months to 14 January 1997 and will be made available to creditors. I undertake to send my hon. Friend a copy of that report and to place a copy in the Library of the House.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans she has to meet the liquidators of BCCI. [711]

Mr. Griffiths

I understand that my predecessor met my hon. Friend and others in November 1996 and met the joint liquidators of BCCI in December 1996. I do not have any present plans to meet the joint liquidators but would be grateful if my hon. Friend would write to me if there are any matters to do with the liquidation to which he particularly wishes to draw my attention.