Section 172: Settlement arrangements provided by the Bank of England.

Companies Act 1989 · 1989 c. 40View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VII: Financial Markets and Insolvency

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that this Part applies to contracts of any specified description in relation to which settlement arrangements are provided by the Bank of England, as it applies to contracts connected with a recognised body.

Regulations under this section may provide that the provisions of this Part apply with such exceptions, additions and adaptations as appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient.

Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State and the Treasury shall consult the Bank of England.

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