Clause 64
Company Law Reform Bill [Lords]
9:45 am
Vera Baird (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs; Redcar, Labour)
I think that we can all agree that the Bill should be as clear and accessible as possible. However, I do not think that the amendment adds to the clarity because the drafting makes the position reasonably clear. The restriction on changing the articles imposed by the clause applies to companies of the kinds described in clauses 62 and 63. I would venture to suggest that the existing wording makes it rather plainer than the suggested alternative. However, I am grateful that the issue has been raised as it meant that I read the sequencing again. I am satisfied that it is right as it is drafted.