Inquiry into The Insolvency Service - call for evidence

Terms of Reference

• The role and functions of the Insolvency Service, including:
• Pre-pack administrations (issues of transparency, their link to ‘phoenix’ companies);
• Possible regulation and sanction of licensed insolvency practitioners;
• Creation of an Insolvency Ombudsman?
• Strengthening of the control of IP’s remuneration?; and
• The effects of the reductions in the Service’s staff and budget.

Written evidence should be sent to the Committee at the following e-mail address biscommem@parliament.uk, preferably by close of business on Friday 30 December.

Please note that select committees are unable to investigate individual cases.

Further information

• Guide for witnesses ( PDF 431 KB)
  Provides detailed guidance for individuals and organisations giving written or oral evidence to a House of Commons select committee.