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Company Remuneration Bill [HL]

What this bill does

A Bill to make provision about companies' remuneration policies.

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

30 April 2013

In Plain English

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The Company Remuneration Bill [HL] would set out rules for how UK companies decide on pay for directors and other senior staff, and how those remuneration policies are disclosed to shareholders. It aims to provide a clear framework for forming and reporting remuneration policies. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords.

Key Points

Originates in the House of Lords and is at the 2nd reading stage (first reading was on 10 May 2012).
The bill focuses on how remuneration for directors and senior staff is determined and disclosed by companies.
It would establish standards for the development and reporting of remuneration policies by companies.
Aims to improve governance and accountability around pay in UK companies.

Progress

The bill is in the early stages of passage, currently at the second reading in the House of Lords (introduced with the first reading on 10 May 2012).

Who is affected?

Directors and other senior executives of UK companiesShareholders and investors in UK companiesCompany boards and remuneration committeesEmployees whose pay could be influenced by remuneration policies

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Bill Stages

1st readingLords

10 May 2012

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Company Remuneration

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 10 May 2012. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 6 2012-13 (as introduced)

BillLords

11 May 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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