Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order increases certain of the financial limits specified in Part X of the Companies Act 1985 (enforcement of fair dealing by directors). The limits in question are the sums specified in sections 320(2), 335(1), 337(3), 340(7), and 344(1). In each case, the sum specified is doubled. Section 138 of the Companies Act 1989 (c. 40) provides for increases in the other financial limits (relating to loans etc to directors) specified in Part X of the Companies Act