# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 7.16: Nomination and appointment of shorthand writers

Extent: E+W

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/7.16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-7.16
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