Written question asked by Nigel Waterson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 May 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when she expects to introduce the proposed Companies Bill. - Includes ref to Modernising Company Law (Cm 5553) and Trade and Industry Committee report (HC 439).

Answer: Mr. Waterson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she expects to introduce the proposed Companies Bill. [114379] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Government is carefully considering the comments made in response to the White Paper `Modernising Company Law' (Cm 5553), including those in the Trade and Industry Committee's report on the White Paper (HC 439) published last week. A further announcement will be made to Parliament in due course.

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