Sorcha Eastwood MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Companies House: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of issues with the identity verification process with Companies House, particularly the impact on charities.
Answer: The identity verification requirements introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 apply only to charities that are incorporated as companies limited by guarantee. In these circumstances, trustees are required to verify their i...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Companies House: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he is taking steps to streamline the identity verification process with Companies House.
Answer: Companies House designed its identity verification process to enable individuals to meet the requirements of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 while minimising burdens on business wherever possible.Identity verification is generally a...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Northern Ireland Office	1

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