Interpretation

2.  In these Regulations–

“notified creditors” means all creditors to whom a trustee has sent documents in terms of regulation 8 of these Regulations;

“protected trust deed” is as defined in section 73(1) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985(1);

“remuneration” means reasonable fees and outlays;

“register of insolvencies” is as defined in section 73(1) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985;

“the Accountant” means the Accountant in Bankruptcy;

“the Act” means the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985;

“the EC Regulation” means Council Regulation (EC) No. 1346/2000 of 29th May 2000(2) on insolvency proceedings;

“the relevant period” means the period of 5 weeks beginning with the date of publication of the notice referred to in regulation 7; and

“trust deed” means a trust deed that is intended to become a protected trust deed.

(1)

Section 73(1) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 was amended by paragraph 60 of Schedule 1 to the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2007.

(2)

O.J. No. L 160, 30.6.2000, p1-18.