Company Law Amendment

HC Deb 15 July 1946 vol 425 c856

70. Mr. Ronald Chamberlain

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is the intention of the Government to give early effect to the recommendations of the Cohen Report on Company Law Amendment.

Sir S. Cripps

Yes, Sir, as soon as Parliamentary time can be arranged.

Mr. Chamberlain

Since this very important Measure was conceived by the Minister some nine months ago, does he not consider that this is now "the fullness of time," and can he not bring forth the Bill?

Sir S. Cripps

It depends on what else Parliament has to do.

Mr. Walter Fletcher

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman see that the recommendations of the Committee are applied equally to the Government Departments concerned?

Sir S. Cripps

They do not apply.