Proceeding contribution from Viscount Bledisloe (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Company Law Reform Bill [HL].

Company Law Reform Bill [HL]

My Lords, I fully understand the problem put forward by the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson. Undoubtedly, it would be better if more people whose shares are held in nominee names had a right to participate. But, as the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, hinted, why is that a matter between them and the company, rather than between them and the nominee whom they have selected to hold their shares? If I choose to put my shares in the name of a nominee, why is it not for me to say to that nominee, ““I will put it forward only””—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 681 c816-7
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Animal welfare Company law Companies Directors Animal experiments Finance Environment Investment Documents Harassment Ethics Foreign companies Public companies Private companies Shares Shareholders
Legislation: Company Law Reform Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Company Law Reform Bill [HL]

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