HC Deb 20 June 1990 vol 174 c596W
Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he carried out, and with whom, before he extended limited liability status to the National Front.

Mr. Redwood

No limited liability status has been extended to the National Front as a political organisation.

Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many representations, and from whom, he has received following the extension of limited liability company status to the National Front.

Mr. Redwood

[holding answer 19 June 1990]: No limited liability status has been extended to the National Front. Representations were received from four Members of Parliament on behalf of constituents prior to the registration of National Front (Printers) Ltd. The local trade unions in Companies House also expressed concern on behalf of their members. No representations have been received subsequent to the registration of the company.