HC Deb 28 February 1918 vol 103 cc1558-9
59. Sir J. D. REES

asked the President of the Board of Trade when the terms of reference to the Committee to be appointed to consider questions relative to company law will be made public?

Mr. WARDLE

The Committee referred to by my hon. Friend has now been appointed, the terms of reference being to inquire what Amendments are expedient in the Companies Acts, 1908–1917, particularly having regard to circumstances arising out of the War and of the developments likely to arise on its conclusion, and to report to the Board of Trade and to the Ministry of Reconstruction.

Sir J. D. REES

Will the hon. Gentleman state the names of the Committee?

Mr. WARDLE

They appeared in the 'Press this morning.