Written question asked by Tony Colman (Labour) on Thursday, 11 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what steps have been taken to ascertain the opinions of (a) clients and (b) carers of clients of the Receivership Division on the proposals to tender out the last resort receivership work.

Answer: Mr. Colman: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what steps have been taken to ascertain the opinions of (a) clients and (b) carers of clients of the receivership division on the proposals to tender out the last resort receivership work. [145686] Jane Kennedy: Letters were sent both to clients and their carers in May 2000. These contained a summary of the proposals for the last resort receivership service and sought their views. There was very little response, but some concerns were expressed and the Government no longer propose to conduct a tender for these cases.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c394W; 145686
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Company liquidations Contracts for services Management Public participation Pension funds Public Trust Office
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