# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 35: Companies Act 2006 (c. 46)

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

In Part 1 of Schedule 11A to the Companies Act 2006 (persons to whom audit-related information may be disclosed free from the restriction in section 1224A of that Act), for paragraphs 17A to 17D substitute—
“17E The Local Audit Office.
17F An external registration body within the meaning of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
17G Any person given functions by rules or arrangements made for the purposes of Schedule 1C of that Act (eligibility and regulation of registered local audit providers).”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/schedule/36/paragraph/35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/schedule-36/paragraph-35
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