This Order implements Article 3a of Directive 2009/101/EC (OJ L 258, 1.10.2009, p. 11) which was inserted by Council Directive 2012/17/EU as regards the interconnection of central, commercial and companies registers (OJ L 156, 16.06.2012, p.1). Consequently this Order amends Part 35 of the Companies Act 2006 (the “2006 Act”) which deals with the functions of the registrar of companies and material delivered to, and registered by, the registrar.