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Proceeding contribution from Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 30 March 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Company Law Reform Bill [HL].

Company Law Reform Bill [HL]

moved Amendment No. A212:"Page 361, line 39, leave out ““or defender”” and insert ““(in Scotland, grant decree of absolvitor)””" The noble Lord said: Clause 759 provided that an officer of a company, such as a director, or a person employed by a company as auditor may apply to the court for relief from liability for negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of trust. Clause 759(4) restates Section 727(3) of the Companies Act 1985, the only change being the inclusion of wording appropriate for Scotland. This amendment is for the same reason. I beg to move. On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 759, as amended, agreed to. Clause 760 agreed to. Clause 761 [Parent and subsidiary undertakings]:

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
680 c391GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disclosure of information Data protection Databases Audit Accountancy Company law Company accounts Companies Directors Applications Administration Court orders ICT Liability Information Documents Internet Electronic commerce Email Qualifications Personal records Public companies Staff Postal services Registration Reform Companies House Professional Oversight Board for Accountancy Statutory instruments
Legislation
Company Law Reform Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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