SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 15 Amalgamations, Transfers of Engagements and Conversion: Supplementary

Part II Confirmation by Commission

Confirmation of amalgamations

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The Commission shall not confirm an amalgamation unless it is satisfied—

a

that the successor society will be able to carry on the business of the amalgamating societies in the United Kingdom without authorisation under section 32 above; or

b

that there is no substantial risk that the successor society will not be granted such authorisation under that section as will permit it to carry on that business in the United Kingdom.