Companies Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Section 1294: Power to make consequential amendments etc

1716.This section confers on the Secretary of State, and on the Treasury, order-making powers to amend enactments in consequence of any provision in the Act. Such amendments and repeals are additional to those made by any other provision of the Act. Orders under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.

1717.Orders may be made to amend, repeal or revoke any enactment that is:

  • passed or made before the passing of the Act;

  • contained in the Act or in subordinate legislation made under it;

  • passed or made before the end of Parliamentary session 2006-7.

1718.In particular, orders may make provision corresponding to that made in the Act in relation to companies, and may extend provision to other forms of organisation. The provisions of the Act may be applied with any adaptations or other modifications that appear to be necessary or expedient.

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