HC Deb 16 July 1971 vol 821 cc175-6W
Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many licences entitling companies limited by guarantee to omit the word "Limited", from their title have been revoked this year ; and in what circumstances the issue of such licences is regarded as being unjustified in the future.

Mr. Ridley

Seven licences have been revoked since 1st January. The most usual reasons for revocation are that the company wishes to change its activities, or change its constitution, or provide some financial benefit for its officers or members. There has been no change in the policy which guides the issue of revocation of these licences.