§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes have been made to the CHN21, Dormant Company Accounts booklet to ensure that directors of dormant companies are made aware of the DCA forms. [71136]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 15 February 1999]A new version of CHN 21 is currently being printed. It makes reference to the availability of a form DCA for dormant companies that have not traded since incorporation. This is not a statutorily prescribed form. It is offered as a helpful aid for dormant companies and its use is entirely optional.
§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what publicity has been arranged for the Dormant Company Accounts form relating to the submission of annual accounts by dormant companies. [71135]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 15 February 1999]The availability of the Dormant Company Accounts form was communicated via the Companies House Magazine for customers, "The Register". This is widely read by professional presenters, who submit accounts to the Agency on behalf of companies. It has also been publicised via Companies House User Groups and at their Road Shows. Companies House cannot readily target individual dormant company directors. The Companies House publicity budget does not allow it to do more than publicise the most important issues in national media and mail drops.