HC Deb 21 March 1983 vol 39 cc306-7W
31. Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Minister for Trade if he will review the 97 orders made under the Companies Acts and now in effect with a view to the further clarification and simplification of business law.

Dr. Vaughan

My present priority in this area is consolidation of the Companies Acts, which will make a major contribution to the clarification and simplification of company law. The consolidation is likely to incorporate certain of the regulations made under the Companies Acts. The need for a review of the remaining regulations will be for consideration after consolidation.