Paul Wheelhouse, the Scottish Government Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, has written to the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee to state he will revoke the Bankruptcy Fees (Scotland) Regulations 2017.

Govan Law Centre and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) had opposed the fee increases, which increased the AIB fees for selling a debtor’s home by 188% in some cases.

In his letter to the Chairman of the Committee, Gordon Lindhurst, Minister Wheelhouse wrote:

In light of the issues raised, and my desire to ensure that we are able to best address the points raised by the Committee, I can confirm that the proposed regulations will be revoked and an appropriate revocation instrument will be laid in the Parliament today.

I particularly want to ensure that the Committee has comfort that any revised measures benefit from engagement with our key stakeholders. Therefore I propose that AiB will consult on our behalf on revised proposals, taking into account constructive points raised by the Committee in the evidence session, and your letter, before we bring forward a new set of regulations to the Committee, in due course, with a view to seeking the Committee’s support.

The Minister’s letter can be read here.