§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many partnerships have(a) applied for 697W and (b) been granted limited liability status; and whether such partnerships are required to make a disclosure of regulatory, disciplinary or legal actions they are defending. [11284]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson948 limited liability partnerships (LLPs) had been successfully registered with Companies House as of 29 October 2001. 16 refunds have been given to unsuccessful applicants. LLPs, like companies, are not required to make any disclosure of regulatory, disciplinary or legal actions that they may be defending.