In the Companies Acts "prescribed" means prescribed (by order or by regulations) by the Secretary of State.
Section 1167: Meaning of "prescribed"
Companies Act 2006 · 2006 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 38: Companies: interpretation
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