[451A Disclosure of information by Secretary of State or inspector]
Companies Act 1985 (1985 c 6) | Legislation

[451A  Disclosure of information by Secretary of State or inspector]

[[(1)     This section applies to information obtained—

(a)     under sections 434 to [446E];

(b)     by an inspector in consequence of the exercise of his powers under section 453A.]

(2)     The Secretary of State may, if he thinks fit—

(a)     disclose any information to which this section applies to any person to whom, or for any purpose for which, disclosure is permitted under section 449, or

(b)     authorise or require an inspector appointed under this Part to disclose such information to any such

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