§ Mr. David Atkinsonasked 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.