HC Deb 04 June 1858 vol 150 cc1517-8
MR. BRIGHT

said, he had to ask whether it is the intention of the Go- vernment, without delay, to introduce a Bill to remedy the defects of the Winding-up Acts, or, on behalf both of share-holders and creditors, to prevent the funds of dissolved Companies being wasted in unnecessary litigation?

MR. HENLEY

said, a Bill to remedy the defects in the Acts to which the hon. Member referred had been prepared, and in a short time would be laid on the table of the House. It was not a large measure, but he hoped it would be found to deal satisfactorily with the defects which had been found to stop the working of the Winding-up Acts.

MR. BRIGHT

Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will give me an assurance that he will introduce the Bill in the ensuing week. It would be a great satisfaction if he could say that.

MR. HENLEY

said, he hoped to be able to introduce the Bill in the course of the ensuing week.