(This note is not part of the Order)

This is the third Commencement Order made under the Companies Act 2006 (c.46) ("the Act"). Part 47, and certain provisions in Parts 43, 44 and 46 of the Act came into force on the passing of the Act.

Article 2(1) brings into force on 1st October 2007 provisions about -

resolutions and agreements affecting a company's constitution;

inspection of register of members;

exercise of members' rights;

company directors (in part);

derivative claims and proceedings by members;

resolutions and meetings;

the business review in the directors' report;

appointment of auditors of private companies;

fraudulent trading;

protection of members against unfair prejudice;

company investigations;

offences under the Parts of the Act about the control of political donations and expenditure and about accounts and reports.

Article 2(2) brings into force in Great Britain on 1st October 2007 provisions about the control of political donations and expenditure, with the exception of provisions about independent election candidates.

Article 3(1) brings into force in Northern Ireland on 1st November 2007 provisions about the control of political donations and expenditure, with the exception of provisions about independent election candidates.