Company Law Bill [HL]

moved Amendment No. A127:"After Clause 602, insert the following new clause—" ““COURT SUPERVISION OF PURPOSE FOR WHICH RIGHTS MAY BE EXERCISED (1)   A person making a request— (a)   for inspection under section 602(1), or (b)   for a copy under section 602(2), must state the reason why the request is made. (2)   The company must— (a)   comply with the request if it is satisfied that it is made for a proper purpose, and (b)   refuse the request if it is not so satisfied. (3)   If the company refuses the request, it must inform the person making the request, stating the reason why it is not satisfied. (4)   A person whose request is refused may apply to the court. (5)   If an application is made to the court— (a)   the person who made the request must notify the company, and (b)   the company must use its best endeavours to notify any persons whose details would be disclosed if the company were required to comply with the request. (6)   If the court is satisfied that the request is for a proper purpose, it must direct the company to comply with the request. If no such direction is made, the company must not comply with the request.”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Clauses 603 and 604 agreed to. Clause 605 [Removal of entries from register: incorrect entry relating to third party]: