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Written Question · S1W-02460 · Session 1

Whether it will consider introducing for those debtors whose total unsecured debts do not exceed a specified and relatively small limit, an…

Answered Asked by Fergus Ewing SNP Lodged 10 Nov 1999

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider introducing for those debtors whose total unsecured debts do not exceed a specified and relatively small limit, an alternative to sequestration such as the administration order which is available in England, or a procedure which provides a respite within which to determine whether a sequestration decree is necessary.

The answer

Answered by Jim Wallace on 24 Nov 1999 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

he Scottish Executive has no immediate plans to introduce such changes to the law, but will keep the matter under consideration.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-02460 by reference.