Rule 7.16 Nomination and appointment of shorthand writersI1
England and Wales
(1)
[FORM 7.3] In the High Court the judge and, in a county court, the registrar may in writing nominate one or more persons to be official shorthand writers to the court.
(2)
[FORM 7.4] The court may, at any time in the course of insolvency proceedings, appoint a shorthand writer to take down the evidence of a person examined under section 133, 236, 290 or 366.
(3)
Where the official receiver applies to the court for an order appointing a shorthand writer, he shall name the person he proposes for appointment; and that appointment shall be made, unless the court otherwise orders.