§ Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the estimated cost of copying the files in Companies House on micro-film; and how long the work would take.
§ Sir HoweThe micro-filming of Companies House records has been planned for some time as a measure to improve the service to the public, independently of the decision to transfer work to Cardiff. The work began in October 1973; it is estimated to cost £800,000; and it will take about two years to complete.