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Esther McVey

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Relationship Education in Schools
Tuesday 16th July 2019

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I work very well with not only the Scotland Office here but the Scottish Government, and I am happy to take that up after this session.

Esther McVey Portrait Ms Esther McVey (Tatton) (Con)
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All forms of company are registered and incorporated with Companies House. While it is a great resource if used properly, it is open to misuse, abuse and fraudulent information. What steps will the Secretary of State take to ensure validation before companies are registered, so that the public can have faith in the register?

Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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Secretary of State, please.

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I am happy to respond to my right hon. Friend. The problem that she identifies is a real and present one. We are taking steps to require information given to Companies House, and therefore made use of, to be validated. [Interruption.]

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