HC Deb 15 March 1917 vol 91 c1272
66. Mr. RENDALL

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Regulations under the Registration of Business Names Act are now ready to be issued; and, if not, will he, as the time for registration expires on 22nd March, state whether an individual carrying on a profession or business with the words "and Company" after his name is required to register under the Act?

Mr. ROBERTS

The Rules under the Registration of Business Names Act will be issued shortly, but these Rules relate only to the forms to be used and the fees to be paid, and cannot deal with the circumstances in which an individual is required to be registered under the Act. Registration would appear to be necessary in the case of an individual carrying on business with the words "and Company" after his name.

Mr. RENDALL

Will the hon. Gentleman explain how people are to register, if the Regulations have not yet been issued, before 22nd March, the last day?

Mr. ROBERTS

I think the Act makes clear those who are required to register.