The problem for those of us who are not members of Bill Committees as a rule—goodness knows why not—is that such points can only be made to them at this stage in the process. Let me say briefly—because I do not want to take up any more time—that, although the...

The problem for those of us who are not members of Bill Committees as a rule—goodness knows why not—is that such points can only be made to them at this stage in the process. Let me say briefly—because I do not want to take up any more time—that, although the...

It is inappropriate and against the rules to criticise the Speaker's selection of amendments, but may I say that that selection is often influenced by the availability of time in which to debate those amendments? A number of staff of different organisations will be disappointed to know that we are...

It is inappropriate and against the rules to criticise the Speaker's selection of amendments, but may I say that that selection is often influenced by the availability of time in which to debate those amendments? A number of staff of different organisations will be disappointed to know that we are...

One of the points that companies make is that they want a level playing field. Those that develop good practice do not want others to undercut them and compete by driving everyone down to the lowest common denominator. The good companies want a level playing field of good practice throughout.

One of the points that companies make is that they want a level playing field. Those that develop good practice do not want others to undercut them and compete by driving everyone down to the lowest common denominator. The good companies want a level playing field of good practice throughout.

Could someone—anyone—in the House explain clause 155(2) to me? It states:"““This requirement is met if the office of director is held by a natural person as a corporation sole or otherwise by virtue of an office.””" If my right hon. Friend can assure me that that results in a requirement...

Could someone—anyone—in the House explain clause 155(2) to me? It states:"““This requirement is met if the office of director is held by a natural person as a corporation sole or otherwise by virtue of an office.””" If my right hon. Friend can assure me that that results in a requirement...

May I have a letter as well? I was brought up a Catholic, so I do not completely understand, but I hope that my right hon. Friend is speaking ex cathedra. If an action is taken, for criminal activity or whatever, would it be against the office or the individual?...

May I have a letter as well? I was brought up a Catholic, so I do not completely understand, but I hope that my right hon. Friend is speaking ex cathedra. If an action is taken, for criminal activity or whatever, would it be against the office or the individual?...

I support amendments Nos. 761 and 762. Reading clause 155, I was almost overjoyed when I saw the concession that the Government had made by requiring at least one director to be a natural person. I then read subsection (2) and for about two hours did not understand what it...

I support amendments Nos. 761 and 762. Reading clause 155, I was almost overjoyed when I saw the concession that the Government had made by requiring at least one director to be a natural person. I then read subsection (2) and for about two hours did not understand what it...