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Written question asked by Helen Hayes (Labour) on Monday, 1 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 February 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 4 February 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Friday, 5 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Companies: Meetings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with (a) representatives of business and (b) other stakeholders on the expiry of provisions for virtual AGMs under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020.

Answer

The Department keeps under constant review the ongoing need for the range of easements and support mechanisms it has put in place to assist companies in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Ministerial colleagues, Departmental officials and I have frequent discussions with a broad range of stakeholders on these and other matters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
146963
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Companies Internet Meetings Shareholders Coronavirus
Legislation
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
Link
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