Enterprise and Culture Committee calls for evidence on general principles of the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Bill

CENT008/2005 | 14 December 2005

The Scottish Parliament's Enterprise and Culture Committee today called for written evidence from interested parties on the proposals of the Scottish Executive to reform bankruptcy and diligence law in Scotland.

The Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. ( Scotland ) Bill was introduced into the Scottish Parliament on 21 November 2005 and is now available to view online. The Enterprise and Culture Committee has been designated as the lead Committee for the scrutiny of the general principles of this bill.

The Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICE) has prepared briefing papers on each of the main policy areas covered by the bill. These are on bankruptcy; floating charges; Scottish Civil Enforcement Commission and diligence.

Interested individuals and organisations are invited to submit written evidence to the Committee. Submissions should not be more than 6 sides of A4. The closing date for evidence is Friday 24 February 2006 . Wherever possible, please e-mail submissions to: bankruptcybill@scottish.parliament.uk

Where e-mail is not available, please contact the Clerks to discuss alternative arrangements.

Background

The Enterprise and Culture Committee was established by a resolution of the Parliament on 4 June 2003 . Its remit is:

To consider and report on matters relating to the Scottish economy, business and industry, energy, training, further and higher education, lifelong learning and such other matters which fall within the responsibility of the Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning; and matters relating to tourism, culture and sport and such other matters as fall within the responsibility of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport.

The membership of the Committee is:

1. Alex Neil (Convener), Scottish National Party, Central Scotland
2. Christine May (Deputy Convener), Labour, Central Fife
3. Shiona Baird, Green, North East Scotland
4. Mr Richard Baker, Labour, North East Scotland
5. Susan Deacon, Labour, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
6. Murdo Fraser, Conservative, Mid Scotland and Fife
7. Mrs Karen Gillon, Labour, Clydesdale
8. Mr Michael Matheson, Scottish National Party, Central Scotland
9. Mr Jamie Stone, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Caithness , Sutherland and Easter Ross

What sort of evidence is the Committee looking for?

The following guidance is offered to assist those wishing to submit written evidence, and is not intended to be prescriptive.

1. Evidence submitted will normally be published by the Parliament in electronic or paper form. Electronic form is preferred wherever possible. If you do not wish your submission to be made public, please contact the clerks to discuss this; those submitting evidence should note, however, that submissions may be subject to being made public in response to a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

2. Evidence should be limited to 6 sides of A4. If your evidence is likely to be substantially longer, please contact the clerks to discuss.

Enterprise and Culture Committee contact information

For public information enquiries, contact: 0131 348 5000 or 0845 278 1999 (local call rate)
Text phone: 0131 348 3415 RNID Typetalk calls welcome
email: sp.info@scottish.parliament.uk

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