division_name: New Clause 1 &#8212; Amendment of Companies Act 1985: limit on auditor's liability (No.1) &#8212; Clause 23 &#8212; Power to enter and remain on premises
motion: <p pid=".844.1/1" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>Amendment proposed</i>: No. 24, in page 29, line 32, at end insert&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid=".844.1/2" pwmotiontext="yes">'(9) The Secretary of State may on the written request of the inspector or investigator&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid=".844.1/3" pwmotiontext="yes">(a) if satisfied that it is necessary for the purpose mentioned in subsection 1(b) extend for a period which he may specify beyond the initial 30 days the period of authorisation under subsection 1(a); or</p>
  
  <p pid=".844.1/4" pwmotiontext="yes">(b) extend the number of consecutive days during which the inspector or investigator may remain on the relevant premises.</p>
  
  <p pid=".844.1/5" pwmotiontext="yes">(10) There shall be no limit on the number of extensions which may be requested of or granted by the Secretary of State under subsection (9).'.&#8212;<i>[Mr. Andrew Mitchell.]</i></p>
  
  <p pid=".844.1/6" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>Question put,</i> That the amendment be made:&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid=".844.1/7" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>The House divided:</i> Ayes 159, Noes 264.</p>