Companies Act 1985

663 Rules and fees

(1) The Lord Chancellor may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, make general rules for carrying into effect the objects of this Act so far as relates to the winding up of companies in England and Wales.

(2) The Court of Session may by Act of Sederunt make general rules for carrying into effect the objects of this Act so far as relates to the winding up of companies in Scotland.

(3) An answer given by a person to a question put to him in exercise of powers conferred by general rules may be used in evidence against him.

(4) There shall be paid in respect of proceedings under this Act in relation to the winding up of companies in England and Wales such fees as the Lord Chancellor may, with the sanction of the Treasury, direct; and the Treasury may direct by whom and in what manner the fees are to be collected and accounted for.

(5) The powers conferred by this section on the Lord Chancellor, the Court of Session and the Treasury are exercisable by statutory instrument; and a statutory instrument containing general rules shall be laid before Parliament after being made.

(6) Fees in respect of proceedings under this Act in relation to the winding up of companies shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.