Amendment Paper as at
Friday 7th May 1999
CONSIDERATION OF BILL
COMPANY AND BUSINESS NAMES (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ETC.) BILL
NEW CLAUSE
Removal from the register
Mr Eric Forth
NC1
To move the following Clause:—
'—(1) The Secretary of State may remove a company or business name from the register if it appears to him that its continued inclusion is unjustified, redundant or harmful.
(2) Before determining whether the company or business name shall be removed from the register, the Secretary of State shall—
(a) consult with such persons and individuals who appear to him to have an interest;
(b) permit representations on behalf of the company or business affected;
(c) give reasons for the proposed removal.'.
Mr Eric Forth
1
Page 1, line 21 [Clause 2], leave out 'at least one relevant representative body' and insert 'all bodies and persons who appear to him to have an interest'.
Mr Eric Forth
2
Page 1, line 22 [Clause 2], leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'.
Mr Eric Forth
3
Page 1, line 23 [Clause 2], leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'.
Mr Eric Forth
4
Page 2, line 6 [Clause 3], leave out 'at least one relevant representative body' and insert 'all bodies and persons who appear to him to have an interest'.
Mr Eric Forth
5
Page 2, line 7 [Clause 3], leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'.
Mr Eric Forth
6
Page 2, line 8 [Clause 3], leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'.
Mr Eric Forth
9
Page 2, line 10, leave out Clause 4.
Mr Eric Forth
7
Page 2, line 11 [Clause 4], leave out 'are' and insert 'include'.
Mr Eric Forth
8
Page 2, line 14 [Clause 4], after 'may', insert 'after consulting with such persons and individuals who appear to him to have an interest'.
