§ 239 — Powers of inspector in relation to a declared company

239.—(1) An inspector of a declared company may employ such persons as the inspector considers necessary and in writing authorise any such person to do anything the inspector could himself or herself do, except to examine on oath or affirmation.(2) Any officer or agent of a corporation who —(a)

refuses or fails to produce any book or document to any person who produces a written authority of an inspector given pursuant to subsection (1); or

(b)

refuses or fails to answer any question lawfully put to him or her by any such person,

shall be liable to be dealt with in the same manner as is provided in section 236(5) for refusing or failing to comply with the request of an inspector.

—(1) An inspector of a declared company may employ such persons as the inspector considers necessary and in writing authorise any such person to do anything the inspector could himself or herself do, except to examine on oath or affirmation.

(2) Any officer or agent of a corporation who —(a)

refuses or fails to produce any book or document to any person who produces a written authority of an inspector given pursuant to subsection (1); or

(b)

refuses or fails to answer any question lawfully put to him or her by any such person,

shall be liable to be dealt with in the same manner as is provided in section 236(5) for refusing or failing to comply with the request of an inspector.