§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under what authority he is able to refuse limited liability status, and registration as a company with the benefit of limited liability.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 19 June 1990]: Decisions on the registration of companies are for the Registrar of Companies, who will consider whether applications meet the requirements of the Companies Acts. However, under section 26 of the Companies Act 1985, the approval of the Secretary of State is required for the registration of certain names.