F158References to [F2provisions for liabilities] are to any amount retained as reasonably necessary for the purpose of providing for any liability [F3the nature of which is clearly defined and] which is either likely to be incurred, or certain to be incurred but uncertain as to amount or as to the date on which it will arise.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 8 substituted (1.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/220, reg. 2(2), Sch. 1
F2Words in Sch. 8 para. 58 substituted (12.11.2004 with effect as mentioned in reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies Act 1985 (International Accounting Standards and Other Accounting Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2947), reg. 14(2), Sch. 3 para. 11(a)
F3Words in Sch. 8 para. 58 substituted (12.11.2004 with effect as mentioned in reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies Act 1985 (International Accounting Standards and Other Accounting Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2947), reg. 14(2), Sch. 3 para. 11(b)