The Northern Rock plc Transfer Order 2008

Minimum membership for carrying on business

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

7.—(1) While Northern Rock is wholly owned by the Treasury, section 24 of the 1985 Act (minimum membership for carrying on business) shall not apply in relation to Northern Rock or any member of Northern Rock.

(2) No petition shall be presented for the winding up of Northern Rock on the ground that the number of its members is less than the number required by law, nor shall any person be liable on that ground as a member of the company for the payment of any of its debts.