HC Deb 18 May 2000 vol 350 cc196-7W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans his Department has to act on the recently published consultation document on reform of insolvency legislation. [121661]

Dr. Howells

The consultation document, "Bankruptcy: A Fresh Start"—which is the formulation of outline suggestions for possible changes to the law—marks the end of the first stage of the review. The consultation period ends on 30 June. A lot of detailed work will be needed before decisions are made about whether and, if so, how bankruptcy law should be changed. This will be informed by responses to the consultation.