HC Deb 04 December 1972 vol 847 cc286-7W
41. Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on company law reforms.

Mr. Peter Walker

We are pressing ahead with our review of company law.

46. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has to amend Section 33 of the Companies Act 1967.

Sir G. Howe

I am considering whether the section ought to be amended, and if so, what amendments would be likely to be effective.

65. Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce legislation to make illegal the practice of acquiring shares through nominees.

Sir G. Howe

This is one of the matters which I am considering in my review of company law.

70. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has to deal with inside share dealings.

Sir G. Howe

This is one of the subjects I am considering in my review of company law.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry as a result of his discussions with the professional bodies following the investigation into the Pinnock Finance Company, what measures he is proposing to improve existing safeguards on the auditing of accounts of public companies.

Sir G. Howe

The responsibilities of auditors are among the matters which I am considering in the course of my review of company law.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to amend Section 165 of the Companies Act 1948.

Sir G. Howe

I will consider the Department's investigatory powers in the course of my review of company law.

Forward to