This section is new. The need for it arises out of Section 21, which is also new. Both are being introduced for the first time. Section 21, the Committee will remember, gives power to refuse undesirable names. We dealt with that earlier. If you have Section 21, you must also have Section 334.
SECTION 334.
Question proposed: " That Section 334 stand part of the Bill ".
How is it envisaged that this will in fact operate? Is it thought that the company will have a name before it is registered or has to change its name?
It could have a name before it is registered and if on application for registration the name is unacceptable, then this section gives it power to change its name.
Is that done by formal application to the Minister?
No, to the Registrar. The Minister will decide the undesirability of the name. In discussing this before, we referred to names that would savour of obscenity or some other objectionable feature.
Passing off also—in practice, the most important one.
Yes.
What is the arrangement at present? Is the application made to the Registrar?
As regards change of name?
Yes.
In regard to a change of name, they apply to the Minister for approval. Application for registration is made to the Registrar.
Question put and agreed to.