§ Mr. Jon Owen JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to privatise the activities of Companies House(a) fully or (b) partially.
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansNo decision has yet been taken on the future of Companies House.
My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade announced on 19 July, Official Report, columns 179–80, that consultants were to explore further the possible contracting out of most of the activities of Companies House. Their report has now been received and is being considered.