06 October 2016

Inquiry into Corporate Governance

An inquiry launched by the Business, Innovation and Skills (‘BIS’) Committee is shining the spotlight on corporate governance.

An inquiry launched by the Business, Innovation and Skills (‘BIS’) Committee is shining the spotlight on corporate governance.

Views are being sought on executive pay and directors’ duties. Also included is a look at the composition of boardrooms; including worker representation and the gender balance in executive positions.

According to the Chair of the BIS Committee, Iain Wright MP,

“...Good corporate governance shouldn't be a hindrance to business; it can contribute to companies' long-term prosperity and performance as well as showing to the world that a business is transparent, accountable and responsible.”

The deadline for written submissions via the Corporate Governance inquiry page is 26 October 2016.

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