HC Deb 03 May 1971 vol 816 cc256-7W
55. Dr. Gilbert

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many institutions accepting funds on deposit from the public do not have to publish full accounts.

Mr. Ridley

91 banking companies are recognised for the purposes of Schedule 8 to the Companies Act, 1948 and are, therefore, exempt from some of the requirements with regard to accounts which apply to companies in general.