If he will indicate which Departmental publications are currently available (a) in Braille, (b) in large print and (c) on tape; and if he will indicate what efforts have been made by his Department to inform visually impaired people about the availability of publications in alternative formats to normal print....

If he will indicate which Departmental publications are currently available (a) in Braille, (b) in large print and (c) on tape; and if he will indicate what efforts have been made by his Department to inform visually impaired people about the availability of publications in alternative formats to normal print....

How much has been spent by his Department in each of the last three years to (a) produce public information in alternative formats for visually impaired people and (b) publicise the availability of accessible information amongst visually impaired people. - Figure given.

How much has been spent by his Department in each of the last three years to (a) produce public information in alternative formats for visually impaired people and (b) publicise the availability of accessible information amongst visually impaired people. - Figure given.

What is the cost to date of the evaluation process of the Scottish bankruptcy system initiated in March 1990; and whether the inquiry has considered (a) the provision of insolvency advice to the public by means of helplines or otherwise and (b) procedures in (i) other European countries, (ii) the...

What is the cost to date of the evaluation process of the Scottish bankruptcy system initiated in March 1990; and whether the inquiry has considered (a) the provision of insolvency advice to the public by means of helplines or otherwise and (b) procedures in (i) other European countries, (ii) the...

Pursuant to 190 c283-4W, if he will list any further assistance or representations received from individuals, organisations or political parties on the subject of personal sequestration in Scotland.

Pursuant to 190 c283-4W, if he will list any further assistance or representations received from individuals, organisations or political parties on the subject of personal sequestration in Scotland.

To comment on progress being made by his Department on its investigation on the operation of the system of personal sequestration in Scotland; and if he will list those persons and organisations so far consulted. - Inc list

To comment on progress being made by his Department on its investigation on the operation of the system of personal sequestration in Scotland; and if he will list those persons and organisations so far consulted. - Inc list

If he has any plans to meet the Chairman and Chief Executive of British Steel to discuss the future of steel making in Scotland. (Failed OPQ) - Ref to 190 c305

If he has any plans to meet the Chairman and Chief Executive of British Steel to discuss the future of steel making in Scotland. (Failed OPQ) - Ref to 190 c305

If he will publish the findings of the recent investigation into the operation of the scheme introduced by the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 whereby public funds are available for sequestration in Scotland; and what reform of the scheme is proposed. - Policy evaluation is not yet complete

If he will publish the findings of the recent investigation into the operation of the scheme introduced by the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 whereby public funds are available for sequestration in Scotland; and what reform of the scheme is proposed. - Policy evaluation is not yet complete

For each year since inception, what was the number of sequestrations awarded under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 where the total debts have not exceeded #2,000. - Inc table

For each year since inception, what was the number of sequestrations awarded under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 where the total debts have not exceeded #2,000. - Inc table

In cases of voluntary sequestration or sequestration pursuant to a trust deed under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985, what monitoring is applied to identify the payer of the pre-sequestration expenses such as legal fees and out-lays in connection with the petition; and what steps are taken to establish whether these...

In cases of voluntary sequestration or sequestration pursuant to a trust deed under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985, what monitoring is applied to identify the payer of the pre-sequestration expenses such as legal fees and out-lays in connection with the petition; and what steps are taken to establish whether these...

What was, for each of the last five years: (a) the number of representations received from liquidators with a view to the institution of proceedings for the disqualification of company directors and (b) the number of prosecutions actually made. - Inc tables. (Holding answer 29.10.90).

What was, for each of the last five years: (a) the number of representations received from liquidators with a view to the institution of proceedings for the disqualification of company directors and (b) the number of prosecutions actually made. - Inc tables. (Holding answer 29.10.90).

If he will list the guidelines from his Department to insolvency practitioners as to the requirements for prosecution of a case for disqualification of a company director reported by a liquidator to be unfit to hold the position; and if he will comment on any proposed changes to such guidelines....

If he will list the guidelines from his Department to insolvency practitioners as to the requirements for prosecution of a case for disqualification of a company director reported by a liquidator to be unfit to hold the position; and if he will comment on any proposed changes to such guidelines....

To introduce maximum hourly rates of remuneration for work carried out by trustees in terms of section 53(4) of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985

To introduce maximum hourly rates of remuneration for work carried out by trustees in terms of section 53(4) of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985

Table showing how many licences have existed to enable persons to act as trustees for purposes of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 for each year since 1985-86

Table showing how many licences have existed to enable persons to act as trustees for purposes of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 for each year since 1985-86

To institute inquiry or take any other steps to ascertain reasons for increase in bankruptcies - No (Holding answer 24 May 1990)

To institute inquiry or take any other steps to ascertain reasons for increase in bankruptcies - No (Holding answer 24 May 1990)

To take steps to increase from #750 minimum level of debt in respect of which creditor may in terms of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 petition for sequestration of his debtor - No current plans to increase this figure

To take steps to increase from #750 minimum level of debt in respect of which creditor may in terms of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 petition for sequestration of his debtor - No current plans to increase this figure

To instigate review of all aspects of scheme of payment from public funds to trustees in sequestrations under provisions of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act

To instigate review of all aspects of scheme of payment from public funds to trustees in sequestrations under provisions of Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act

To consider introducing legislation to render it compulsory for all financial advisors to disclose to prospective clients, whether as part of quotations or otherwise, total sum received as commission for arrangement of mortgages linked to policies of endowment assurance. - (Holding answer 5 Dec 1989)

To consider introducing legislation to render it compulsory for all financial advisors to disclose to prospective clients, whether as part of quotations or otherwise, total sum received as commission for arrangement of mortgages linked to policies of endowment assurance. - (Holding answer 5 Dec 1989)