HC Deb 26 October 1979 vol 972 c364W
Mr. David Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how many of the officials for which he is responsible have the power to enter premises, subject to statutory conditions; and if in each case he will indicate the statutory authority under which such power is exercised.

Mr. Nott

[pursuant to his reply, 25 October 1979, c. 250]: Under companies legislation, individual officers may be authorised, as necessary, to enter premises where an appropriate warrant or court order has been made.