Written question asked by Alex Easton (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Companies: Directors
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Government has plans to review Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.
- Answer
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Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 places a legal duty on directors to have regard in their decision-making to the interests of employees, and to the impact of the company’s operations on the community and the environment. It also requires directors to consider a range of other factors, including the long term consequences of any decision.. The government has no plans to review this important legal duty.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 10048
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Companies Directors
- Legislation
- Companies Act 2006
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- 2026-06-22 17:58:31 +0100
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