HC Deb 17 February 1966 vol 724 cc275-6W
22. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is satisfied that Section 165 of the Companies Act as at present operated by his Department offers adequate protection to members of public companies against oppression by the management of such companies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Darling

Yes. My right hon. Friend is satisfied that the provisions of Section 165 of the Companies Act, 1948, relating to oppression of members of a company, and indeed to the other criteria for the appointment of an inspector to investigate a company's affairs, are properly applied by the Board of Trade. If the hon. Member has any particular case in mind and will send me details, I will look into it.