Part 2Bank Insolvency

Bank insolvency order

I197Grounds for making

1

The court may make a bank insolvency order on the application of the Bank of England or the FSA if satisfied—

a

that the bank has eligible depositors, and

b

that Ground A or C of section 96 applies.

2

The court may make a bank insolvency order on the application of the Secretary of State if satisfied—

a

that the bank has eligible depositors, and

b

that Grounds B and C of section 96 apply.

3

On an application for a bank insolvency order the court may—

a

grant the application in accordance with subsection (1) or (2),

b

adjourn the application (generally or to a specified date), or

c

dismiss the application.