§ Sir J. POWERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his atten- 848W tion has been called to the agreement between the Stock Exchange and the Chartered Institute of Secretaries as to the numbering of shares in limited companies; whether he has been requested to introduce a Bill to amend the Companies Act so as to give effect to the agreement; and, if so, whether he intends to introduce such a Bill?
Mr. GRAHAMI have received proposals to the effect stated in the question, but as at present advised I do not contemplate the introduction of a Bill dealing with this matter.