Petitions - Company law.29 Apr 2023 09:22
Just for general info , --- I have had a response from my MP , Damian Hinds
RE. : updateing company law
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From HINDS, Damian Date Fri 20:48
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Dear David,
Thank you very much for your email. I was so saddened to hear of your loss and would like to extend my sincere condolences. I was heartened though to hear your account of the quality of care your wife received. I hope that can be of some small solace.
On Company Law, while I am not an expert, I understand that, beyond the pandemic, it has always been the case that a company's own constitution may dictate how shareholders interact with the business. For example, certain requirements for holding AGMs may be laid out, such as a requirement for physical meetings or that AMGs can be held virtually. It is at the discretion of the individual company to stipulate these regulations. Similarly, businesses may choose to operate digitally or not - this is ultimately up to each company.
As we look back at the pandemic, there are lessons that can be learnt on how businesses operate and it knows that there are certain pandemic practices that should be kept, for example flexible working. While I am unaware of any plans to change the Companies Act, the Department for Business and Trade keeps all aspects of company law under review. Nonetheless, I wish you the best of luck in getting the signatures for the petition.
Sincerely,
Damian
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Damian Hinds
Member of Parliament for East Hampshire
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA