Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Alun Michael (Labour). It was answered by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 March 2012 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Companies Act 2006
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to promote observance of section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.
- Answer
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Directors' duties were codified in the Companies Act 2006, providing legal clarity for directors and raising awareness of their duty to have regard to long-term factors in promoting the success of the company. A variety of guidance is available to directors to help them observe their legal duties.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 100036
- 542 c371
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Directors Ethics
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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