Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what guidance applies to the sharing of relevant information between the Insolvency Service, recognised professional bodies and liquidators where director conduct investigations and civil recovery proceedings concern the same company.

Information may be shared between the Insolvency Service, recognised professional bodies and insolvency office-holders where there is a lawful basis to do so and sharing is necessary and proportionate.

Any information sharing is subject to applicable statutory disclosure gateways, data-protection requirements, legal professional privilege and restrictions protecting confidential investigative material.