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The Companies Act 1989 (Commencement No. 12 and Transitional Provision) Order 1991
Building societies
King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
2014-08-15
COMPANIES
Subject to the exceptions mentioned below, the Order brings into force on 1st October 1991 the remaining provisions of Part II of the Companies Act 1989 (“the Act”) which is concerned with eligibility for appointment as company auditor. The provisions not brought into force are those conferring power on the Secretary of State to transfer functions of his under the Part to a body established by order under section 46 of the Act and certain related provisions.
John RedwoodMinister of State,Department of Trade and Industry