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, 19 January 1960; pg 19 col D; ''Jenkins Committee On Company Law Call For Evidence'' Aspects covered included takeovers; the duties of directors and the rights of shareholders In January 1960 the committee invited comment on a range of subjects including: Incorporation of Companies and Memoranda of Association. It reported in 1962.

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