Companies Act 1985

[F1 735A Relationship of this Act to Insolvency Act. E+W+S

(1) In this Act “the Insolvency Act” means the Insolvency Act 1986; and in the following provisions of this Act, namely, sections 375(1)(b), 425(6)(a), . . . F2 , 460(2), 675, 676, 677, 699(1), 728 and Schedule 21, paragraph 6(1), the words “this Act” are to be read as including Parts I to VII of that Act, sections 411, 413, 414, 416 and 417 in Part XV of that Act, and also the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.

(2) In sections [F3 Sections704(5),(7) and (8)] 706(1), [F4 707B(1)], [F5 707A(1),] 708(1)(a) and (4) [F5 709(1) and (3),][F6 710A], 713(1), 729 and 732(3) references to the Companies Acts include Parts I to VII of the Insolvency Act, sections 411, 413, 414, 416 and 417 in Part XV of that Act, and also the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply unless the contrary intention appears.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Part XXVI s. 735A inserted by Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45, SIF 66), s. 493(1), Sch. 13 Pt. II

F2 Words repealed by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 212, 213(2), Sch. 24

F3 Words in s. 735A(2) substituted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 40, ss. 76, 81(2)(f), Sch. 16 para. 9

F4 Words in s. 735A(2) substituted (22.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3373, art. 31(4)(b)

F5 Words in 735A inserted (1.7.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 127(5), 213(2), 215(2); S.I. 1991/488, art. 2(1)

F6 Word in S.735A substituted (1.7.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 127(5)(c), 213(2); S.I. 1991/488, art. 2(1)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 735A applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, reg. 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I