§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the fees charged by the Insolvency Service. [63095]
§ Dr. HowellsInsolvency legislation provides for fees to be charged by Official Receivers in connection with the administration of bankruptcies and compulsory liquidations. Fees are also charged in relation to the operation of the Insolvency Services Account, for the authorisation of insolvency practitioners and for the performance by the Secretary of State of his general duties under the Insolvency Act 1986.
The Insolvency Service publishes an annual report and accounts which includes information about its fee income, copies of which are available in the Library of the House.