HC Deb 15 February 1927 vol 202 c723
6. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can indicate the approximate date of the introduction of the Bill dealing with the amendment and consolidation of company law?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I hope it may be possible to introduce a Bill in another place in the course of the next few weeks. The present Bill will be an amending Bill. Consolidation can more conveniently be undertaken in a subsequent Measure.

Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

Has the right hon. Gentleman consulted the various industries concerned who gave evidence before the drafting of the Bill?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

A certain number of people did ask to see me, but the hon. Member will remember that every conceivable interest gave evidence before the Committee.

Mr. HANNON

Will the Bill generally be on the lines of the recommendations of the Committee?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

Yes, certainly.