§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williams, supported by Mr. Sydney Bidwell, Mr. Hugh Dykes, Mr. Bob Edwards, Sir Anthony Grant, Mr. Jeremy Hanley, Mr. Robert McCrindle, Mr. Torn Normanton, Sir David Price Mr. Richard Wainwright and Mr. Mark Wolfson, presented a Bill to amend the law relating to the election and responsibilities of directors of companies; to require the circulation of particulars of candidates to the members and the consideration of the appointment of non-executive directors before any election of directors to make provision in regard to audit committees and to the functions of auditors; and to make other changes in the law relating to quoted companies: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time upon Friday 14 February and to be printed. [Bill 45.]