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| CAD-01001 | Letter, dated 30 January 1991, from CB Gough to Sir Peter Gregson, Permanent Secretary, Department of Trade & Industry | 30/01/1991 |
| The letter refers to a meeting which covered the relationship between boards of directors and auditors and the effectiveness of audit. It proposes a review of corporate governance and accountability. 1 pp. |  Download | |
| CAD-01003 | Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte paper on corporate governance and accountability, 30 January 1991. | 30/01/1991 |
| Paper summarises the issues in corporate governance and accountability, including responsibilities, current UK Legislation and EC Directives 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01005 | Letter, dated 5 February 1991, from Prof JP Percy, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland | 05/02/1991 |
| Letter advises the ICAS will set up a working party, chaired by Nigel Macdonald, on corporate governance and offering assistance. ICAS will set up a working party on corporate governance and enclosing typescript of an article, 'Making corporate governance more effective', announcing it. Article supposedly sent to Accountancy Age 1 February 1991. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01007 | Making corporate governance more effective, paper submitted on 1 February, 1991, to Accountancy Age | 01/02/1991 |
| The paper briefly reviews issues in corporate governance: appointment of non-executive directors to the board and their contribution; the integrity of financial information; auditing standards and the responsibilities of auditors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01009 | Note about the EC eco-audit draft regulation, prepared by Barnus Ltd, environmental consultants, sent by Ronald Somerville | 01/03/1991 |
| Covers proposed EC Regulation on the requirement for an audit of a company's environmental policy and performance. Includes handwritten note to Sir Adrian from Ronald Somerville 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01011 | News release, 2 April 1991, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Scots CAs set up corporate governance working party. | 02/04/1991 |
| The brief is to consider : management's responsibility for financial statements; the need to require companies to maintain adequate internal control systems; the implications of these issues for the role of audit committees. Membership of the Committee is listed. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01013 | Letter, dated 24 June 1991, to Jonathan Charkham following their meeting. | 24/06/1991 |
| Puts a point of view on the types and amount of information that should be required, remembering that many companies operate internationally. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01015 | Letter, dated 19 June 1991, from J P Charkham, Bank of England, about chairman's and directors reports and comments on accounts of Melody plc | 19/06/1991 |
| Charkham writes to Sir Adrian including a letter to ICAS about possible inclusions in reports: summaries of key people; products or services report; prospects / financial plan for the future; performance. 4 pp. | ||
| CAD-01017 | Confidential: PC 26 91 memo to the President's Committee for the meeting on 3 June 1991, including summary of a discussion document. Faxed 5 June 1991 | 03/06/1991 |
| This refers to a Statement of Best Practice published by the Institutional Shareholders' Committee and the ABI. It sets out key points, while asking the Committee to consider response to the ABI discussion document. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01018 | Handwritten, by Sir Adrian Cadbury, small note on Argyll [Annual report] note 7 pt1. | |
| Refers to Note in the Argyll [annual accounts]? 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01019 | Letters commenting on increases in top salaries, May 1991 | 01/05/1991 |
| Letters to AC and RTZ expressing concern about the large increase in top salaries and accounting practices. 5 pp. | ||
| CAD-01021 | Letter, dated 9 May 1991, from Martin Simons | 09/05/1991 |
| Letter, 9 May 1991, from Martin Simons about timely payment of bills. Accompanying photocopy of letter, published in The Times. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01023 | Correspondence to and from Alan Diamond, March to July 1991. | |
| Letters to and from Alan Diamond, including photocopies of those published in The Times and comments. Includes three unattributable pages entitled The counter proposals to arrest corporate greed, and handwritten notes presumably based on a meeting after 6 June 1991. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01025 | Letter, dated 18 June 1991, from Sciteb about technology aspects of corporate governance discussion | 18/06/1991 |
| Draft list of participants [all drawn from manufacturing industry] to discuss technology implications of corporate governance 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01027 | Draft, the purpose of the company - the next steps. | 29/04/1991 |
| Proposal for a seminar of 20 people with suggested names to discuss the philosophy design and purpose of the company. See also CAD-01035. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01029 | Letter, dated 15 May 1991, from H Bosch to Mr S B Myer, Chairman, National Mutual Life Association of Australia | 15/05/1991 |
| Letter encouraging the recipient to comply completely with the new public discussion document: Corporate practices and conduct. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01031 | Letter, dated 12 June 1991, from Geoffrey Owen, Centre for Economic Performance | 12/06/1991 |
| Thanks for a book. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01033 | Letter from Viscount Watkinson, 6 June 1991. | 06/06/1991 |
| General good wishes. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01035 | Letter, dated 18 June 1991, from Mark Goyder | 18/06/1991 |
| Correspondence advising of progress since seminar of The purpose of the company, 14 March 1991 (see CAD-01027) 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01037 | Letter, dated 17 June 1991, from Prof JP Percy, Grant Thornton | 17/06/1991 |
| Congratulatory letter to Sir Adrian on his appointment to establish a Corporate Governance Committee. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01039 | Letter, dated 14 June 1991, from Sir Simon Hornby, WH Smith PLC | 14/06/1991 |
| Letter offers to give evidence. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01041 | Letter, dated 10 June 1991, from IDS, Incomes Data Services Ltd | 10/06/1991 |
| Offering sample copies of new product dealing with financial reporting by companies. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01042 | Letter, dated 4 July 1991, from Hugh Collum, SmithKline Beecham about meeting dates | 04/07/1991 |
| Correspondence advising Sir Adrian Cadbury of suitable and unsuitable meeting dates. Handwritten note by Nigel Peace - alternative dates being sought. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01043 | Letter, dated 25 June 1991, from David Allen, SFM Ltd about the use of accountancy techniques | 25/06/1991 |
| Also attached is a letter to the Financial Times about wealth creation by businesses and attendant accountancy practices. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01045 | Letters, June 1991, between Sir Adrian Cadbury and Neville Bain, Coats Viyella. | 01/06/1991 |
| Neville Bain sets out some points on directors and responsibilities, annual reports and audit committees. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01047 | Draft, dated 21 August 1991, evaluating a company's progress, prepared by Neville Bain, Coats Viyella | 21/08/1991 |
| Paper prepared by Neville Bain. Not clear who is the intended audience. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01049 | Correspondence between Sir Adrian Cadbury and Mark Sheldon, Linklaters & Paines, about the committee meeting and committee composition. | |
| Letters mainly relating to possible additions to the Committee, especially from the business world. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01051 | Fax to Sir Adrian Cadbury commenting on proposed article for Global Investment Management | 24/07/1991 |
| Suggests more detail on issues to be addressed. Note, the article itself is missing i.e. 6 pages from the fax. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01053 | Letter, dated 30 July 1991, from Sir Simon Hornby about giving evidence to the Committee | |
| Lists the headings which Sir Simon Hornby would discuss. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01055 | Letter, dated 31 July 1991, from CB Gough, Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte | 31/07/1991 |
| A contribution to the key issues for the Committee: roles of non-executive directors and shareholders; internal control systems; auditing appointments. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01057 | Letter, dated 14 August 1991, from AC Hugh Smith, London Stock Exchange, about additional member of the Committee | 14/08/1991 |
| Considers the inclusion of an additional member of the Committee at Chief Executive or Chairman level. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01059 | Letter, dated 30 July 1991, from Sir Dennis Stevenson, offering to give evidence to the Committee | 30/07/1991 |
| Refers to the Blue Arrow affair and role of non-executive directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01061 | Letter, dated 8 July 1991, with annexes from JP Charkham, Bank of England | 08/07/1991 |
| Letter contains draft Terms of Reference for the Committee, and proposals for end product with an outline for the final report. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01063 | Letter, dated 17 July 1991, from Sir Ron Dearing, Financial Reporting Council | 17/07/1991 |
| Letter advises Sir Adrian Cadbury of meeting where a wider remit was suggested and successfully argued against. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01065 | Letter, dated 3 July 1991, from AC Hugh Smith, Chairman of London Stock Exchange | 03/07/1991 |
| Letter expresses surprise that no Chief Operating Officer or Chairman of a industrial company is a member of the Committee. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01067 | Letter, dated 23 July 1991, from John Shaw, Bank of Scotland | 23/07/1991 |
| Letter suggests the components of Chairmans's remuneration should be identified in accounts. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01069 | Letters, July 1991, to and from Simon Rodwell, Monks Partnership Ltd | 01/07/1991 |
| Covering letter to the publication, United Kingdom Board Earnings, and their newsletter Monks Briefing. These are not attached. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01071 | Letter, dated 26 July 1991, to M Sandland, Norwich Union Fund Management | 26/07/1991 |
| Letter sets out vision for presentation to the Committee about institutional shareholders, a discussion of the ABI paper on the Responsibilities of institutional shareholders. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01073 | Letter, dated 12 July 1992, from JP Charkham, Bank of England | 12/07/1991 |
| Letter discusses the Merrett-Sykes paper about two classes of directors. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01075 | Letter, dated 29 July 1991, and notes on corporate governance from Lord Ezra, House of Lords | 29/07/1991 |
| Notes refer to role and responsibilities of non-executive directors of larger publicly quoted companies. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01076 | Correspondence, dated 6 August 1991, from IBC Financial Focus limited inviting Sir Adrian to speak on the role of auditors at a conference, Stockmarket in the 1990s. | 06/08/1991 |
| The invitation includes proposed conference programme. 6 pp. | ||
| CAD-01077 | Correspondence with and papers from CBI, 10 July 1991, including minutes of meeting | 10/07/1991 |
| Includes the CBI response to the ABI discussion paper on the responsibilities of institutional shareholders and minutes of meeting held on 25 June 1991. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01079 | Correspondence, June and July 1991, between Roger Haywood, Institute of Public Relations and Sir Adrian Cadbury | 01/06/1991 |
| Letter suggests including a public relations representative on the Committee. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01081 | Letter, dated 8 July 1991, from Ian Hay Davison. | 08/07/1991 |
| Letter in response to Sir Adrian Cadbury's letter of 2 July. IHD will send transcript of talk to ICAS on non-executive directors. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01083 | Letter, dated 7 August 1991, from Ian Griffiths, Evening Standard | |
| Letter requests Sir Adrian to join a panel of columnists contributing views to the newspaper columns. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01085 | Correspondence July/August 1991 from Hugh Collum, SmithKline Beecham | 07/07/1991 |
| Covering letter and Hugh Collum's response to the Accounting Standards Board's publication on Structure of Financial Statements and the Statement of Principles 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01087 | Letter, dated 8 August 1991, from Michael Younger, Arthur D Little | 08/08/1991 |
| Covering letter to recommend a book. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01089 | Letter, dated 5 August 1991, from Alan Diamond | 05/08/1991 |
| Comments on non-executive directors. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01091 | Letter, dated 15 August 1991, from Smith & Williamson. | 15/08/1991 |
| Letter suggests approaching M & G to learn about their approach as an institutional investor. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01093 | Letter, dated 20 August 1991, and notes on remuneration committees from Colin St Johnston, PRONED | 20/08/1991 |
| Letter accompanies draft guidelines and survey of remuneration committees will follow in hard copy. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01095 | Letter, dated 19 August 1991, from Andrew Likierman, London Business School | 19/08/1991 |
| Letter addressed to Nigel Peace includes comments by chapter on the structure of the report, with handwritten side annotations and a note by Nigel Peace. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01097 | Fax letter from Mrs SE Brown, DTI, 30 August 1991. | 30/08/1991 |
| Fax contains comments on a proposed structure for the final output and short comments on papers for the next meeting 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01099 | Letter, dated 5 September 1991, from JP Charkham, Bank of England | 05/09/1991 |
| Letter comments draft work programme and report, additonally commenting favourably on training programme for directors and legislation. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01101 | Letter from Ian Hay Davison, dated 10 September 1991, should have speech to ICAS attached | 10/09/1991 |
| Letter should be accompanied by transcript of speech to ICAS - may be elsewhere. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01103 | Letter, dated 6 September 1991, from Nicholas Beale, Sciteb | 06/09/1991 |
| Letter reports on two meetings about the technology-related aspects of corporate governance. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01105 | Letter, 4 September 1991, from M G Lickiss about proposed outcome of Corporate Governance Committee | 04/09/1991 |
| Letter gives personal views of MG Lickiss on independence of non-executive directors and their responsibilities for discussing the process of the audit with external auditors, separation of the role of Chief Executive and Chairman, internal system controls applying to quoted companies. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01107 | Correspondence, September 1991, on access to legal and professional advisers and reimbursement | 01/09/1991 |
| Sir Adrian sought advice from ICI, Sir Denys Henderson, and Sir David Plastow, Vickers, about non-executive directors' access to professional services and reimbursement for costs. Also a note by Nigel Peace. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01109 | Letter, 2 October 1991, from Sir Denys Henderson, ICI | 02/10/1991 |
| Letter refers to recommendations by institutions on corporate governance and highlights lack of sanctions for codes of conduct and possible conversation about the role of Chairman. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01111 | Letter, dated 28 October 1991, from Simon Jenkins, The Times | 28/10/1991 |
| Letter sets out personal views on the role of non-executive directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01113 | Letter, dated 29 October 1991, from Ewan Macpherson, Smith & Williamson | 29/10/1991 |
| Letter gives his view on roles and responsibilites of non-executive directors including remuneration committees. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01115 | Letters from Howard D Sherman, Institutional Shareholder Services, October 1991 | 01/10/1991 |
| Letters refer to a service Institutional Shareholder Services is developing. 3 pp. | ||
| CAD-01117 | Letter, 17 October 1991, from Mercury Asset Management | 17/10/1991 |
| Letter comments on companies' performance and ineffective boards. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01119 | Letter, dated 1 October 1991, from Simon Blunt about service contracts for directors. | 01/10/1991 |
| Letter expresses concerns about contracts granted to directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01121 | Letter, dated 22 November 1991, from Nigel Peace to Department of Trade and Industry | 22/11/1991 |
| Letter seeks guidance on length of directors' service contracts. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01123 | Letter, dated 22 October 1991, to PRONED, | 22/10/1991 |
| Letter mentions the number of non-executive director posts held and the roles of non-executive directors. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01125 | Letter, dated 16 October 1991, from Sir David Lees, GKN plc | 16/10/1991 |
| Letter comments on the number of non-executive directorships held. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01127 | Letter, dated 3 December 1991, from Hugh Collum The Hundred Group of Finance Directors | 03/12/1991 |
| Covering letter to their (the 100 Group of Finance directors) report, financial aspects of corporate governance 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01129 | Correspondence and submission for the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, November 1991. | 01/11/1991 |
| Submission to the Committee about shareholder relations, especially from viewpoint of institutional shareholder. Includes a handwritten note from Nigel peace wondering about asking Andrew Hugh Smoth for clarification. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01131 | Letter and submission from the Society of Investment Analysts, 29 October 1991 | 29/10/1991 |
| The submission covers the composition of the Board e.g. Separate Chairman and Chief Executive, non-executive directors; qualitative and quantitative financial reports, importance of non-executive directors, external auditors and audit committees. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01133 | Letter, dated 16 December 1991, from Brian Houlden, Warwick Busines School | 16/12/1991 |
| Letter concentrates on the role and behaviour of institutional shareholders, summarises UK investment in R&D, capital investment and takeovers with the funds now coming from the banks. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01135 | Letter, dated 13 December 1991, to Andrew Hugh Smith | 13/12/1991 |
| Letter seeks to clarify the focus for the Committee. Letter also sent to Sir Ron Dearing and Mike Lickiss. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01137 | Correspondence with Professor R H Gray, Dundee University, December 1991. | 01/12/1991 |
| Submission and response on social and environmental accounting 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01139 | Letter, dated 14 January 1992, to MG Lickiss | 14/01/1992 |
| Letter is responding to MG Lickiss' comments on his draft [Standards of financial reporting and auditing] and clarification of focus of the Committee. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01141 | Letter, dated 19 December 1991, from Dr Maurice Gillibrand | 19/12/1991 |
| Short letter saying he will make a submission based on experience at ICI and Chloride. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01143 | Correspondence with and submission from Institute of Public Relations, December 1991 | 01/12/1991 |
| Main content is 'A submission to the Committee on the Finacinal Aspects of Corporate Governance by the Institute of Public Relations , City & Financial Group, December 1991. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01145 | Correspondence with Austin Mitchell and Prem Sikka and their submission, December 1991, January 1992 | 01/12/1991 |
| Covers issues such as communication between boards and shareholders, emphasis on the long term, corporate reporting, company-auditor relationships, responsibilities of non-executive directors, audit committees and auditors responsibilities. 21 pp. | ||
| CAD-01147 | Manuscript notes by Sir Adrian Cadbury on back of photocopies of articles. | |
| Handwritten notes about priorities, auditing, legislation, regulation, independence etc 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01148 | Fabian Society Discussion paper no 7: Accounting for change; proposals for reform of audit and accounting. | 01/08/1991 |
| Paper proposes a single regulatory body, changing auditors ever 5 years and additional information to be included in corporate reports. 33 pp. | ||
| CAD-01149 | Draft terms of reference for corporate governance exercise, setting up the committee, first meeting and outline work programme. | |
| This series sets out the draft terms of reference, sets up the financial arrangements for the Committee, a briefing paper (13 May 1991), outline work programme and framework for the report, meeting dates and membership. 23 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01151 | Handwritten notes from meeting with Ernst & Young, no date. | |
| Judged to be written by Sir Adrian Cadbury at meeting with Ernst & Young. Notes on Caparo case, various aspects of auditing, internal control systems and illegal acts. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01153 | Handwritten notes headed 'Questions', undated | 01/05/1991 |
| Notes on conduct of Annual General Meetings, auditors, directors' remuneration. 2 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01155 | Handwritten notes, headed Stock Exchange Listing Advisory Cttee, 8 June 1992 | |
| Handwritten notes recording the comments on the draft report circulated for public comment from people present at the meeting. Includes list of attendees at the meeting. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01157 | Handwritten notes entitled: Issues raised at PW [Price Waterhouse] debate, undated | |
| Covers two-tier boards, audit committees, independence of non-executive directors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01159 | Record of meeting with Hugh Collum, 100 Group, 14 January 1992 | 14/01/1992 |
| Comments on the papers circulated for the 20-21 January 1992 meeting. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01161 | Handwritten notes (17 December 1991) and letter from RJ Chapman, Arthur Andersen, 7 November 1991. | 17/12/1991 |
| Letter sets out Arthur Andersen's views as a contribution to evidence gathering. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01163 | Record of meeting with Professor Andew Likierman, 3 December 1991. | 03/12/1991 |
| Meeting is response to what the Committee is doing and why. The proposed framework was commented on and what should go in the report. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01165 | Letter from London Business School [Andrew Likierman], 20 November 1991. | 20/11/1991 |
| Letter is response to a request to comment on the role and responsibilities of auditors. Also has Sir Adrian's handwritten notes on backs of two pages, headed respectivley Andrew Likierman and Bill Morrison. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01166 | Address by Sir Adrian Cadbury to PIRC Conference on pension funds and corporate governance on 13 November 1991, outline speaking notes. | 13/10/1991 |
| Typescript outline speaking notes of 18 points. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01167 | Correspondence, papers and report of a meeting with Charles Nunneley, Institutional Fund Managers' Association, July to November 1991. | 01/07/1991 |
| Contains papers, voting by institutional Shareholders, Communication of Business Plans & Insider Dealing 16 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01169 | Record of meeting with National Association of Pension Funds, 26 November 1991 and various documents. | 26/11/1991 |
| Includes published material written by NAPF and survey on voting issues, proposals for an expanded auditors' report.
See also CAD-01166. 21 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01171 | Letter from Sir Simon Hornby, WH Smith, 30 July 1991, and record of meeting with Sir Simon Hornby, 30 October 1991 | 30/07/1991 |
| The letter is a response to a request to give evidence. Areas for discussion: responsibilities of shareholders, independence of auditors, influence of analysts, information to be given in reports.The letter has a siginifcant number of handwritten comments in Sir Adrian's hand. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01173 | Handwritten [notes for] CBI President's reception, 12 November 1991 | 12/11/1991 |
| Outlining the Committee's remit and work. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01175 | Record of meeting with Dr GH Selim, President of the Institute of Internal Auditors, on 30 October 1991 | 30/11/1991 |
| Main topics covered: audit committees, their relationship with external auditors, reporting on internal control systems. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01177 | Letter from JP Charkham to Sir Adrian Cadbury, 25 October 1991 | 25/10/1991 |
| Letter introduces Richard Greenbury and his wish to give evidence. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-01179 | Letter, 20 September 1991, to JAB Joll, and record of meeting with Mr James Joll, Finance Director of Pearson plc on 19 September, 1991 | 20/09/1991 |
| Report of meeting focuses on auditing. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01181 | Correspondence about co-opting Sir Christopher Hogg on to the Committee and record of meeting with him on 25 October 1991 | 25/10/1991 |
| AC Hugh Smith agreed to co-opting Sir Christopher Hogg on to the Committee. Also includes handwritten notes in preparation for or taken at the meeting with Chris Hogg. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01183 | Letter from Mrs SE Brown, DTI, 1 October 1991 | 01/10/1991 |
| Administrative letter. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-01185 | Letters from Marie Jennings, May and September 1991 | 01/05/1991 |
| Letters expressing interest in Committee and comment on independent non-executive directors. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01187 | Record of lunch with Mr Donald Main, Group Finance Director of Trust House Forte, on 24 September 1991 | 24/09/1991 |
| Record focuses on role of accounting standards and auditors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01189 | Record of meeting with the Institute of Public Relations on 3 October 1991 and correspondence with the Institute | 03/10/1991 |
| Sets the background to interest by the Institute. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01191 | Letter, dated 23 August 1991, from Sir Ron Dearing | 23/08/1991 |
| Suggests possible representatives on the Committee. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01193 | Letter from Mark H Sheldon, Linklaters & Paines, 25 September 1991 | 25/09/1991 |
| Concentrates on role of Chairman and their recruitment to the Committee of Chris Hogg. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01195 | Record of meeting with Mr Derek Foster, recently retired technical partner of Arthur Young, on 26 September 1991. | 26/09/1991 |
| Concentrates on the role of the auditor. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01197 | Letter from Professor Henry T.C. Hu, University of Texas at Austin, 9 October 1991 | 09/10/1991 |
| Highlights two US articles about the principle that a corporation is run for the benefit of its shareholders. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-01199 | Note of meeting with Mr John Stevenson on 1 October 1991 | 01/10/1991 |
| The focus of the meeting was the independence of auditors, Mr Stevenson is the retired technical partner of Touche Ross. Sir Adrian's handwritten notes from the meeting are attached. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01201 | Record of meeting on 1 October 1991, with Mr James Leek, Director of Caparo Industries plc | 01/10/1991 |
| Concentrates on the liability of auditors and their responsibilities. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01203 | Letter from Simon Blunt, 1 October 1991 and accompanying hand written note from Nigel Peace and newspaper extracts | 01/10/1991 |
| Refers to service contracts for directors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01205 | Record of meeting with Mr David Fifield on 3 October 1991 | 03/10/1991 |
| Evidence concentrates on short-termism. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01207 | Letter from Andrew H Simon, Evode Group plc, 3 October 1991 | 03/10/1991 |
| Letter concentrates on various committees within a company and a responsible attitude being adopted by institutional shareholders. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01209 | Record of meeting with Mr Dennis Stevenson, chairman of SRU Group and non-executive director of Manpower plc (formerly Blue Arrow), on 9 September 1991. And letter written by Stevenson to Institutional Shareholders' Committee. | 09/09/1991 |
| Comments on remuneration, directors' responsibilities and non-executive directors access to independent advice. Includes extract from a biographical sources and Sir Adrian's handwritten notes. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01210 | First two pages of a fax, dated 18 August 1991, to Sir Adrian Cadbury with handwritten notes on the back of both pages. | 18/08/1991 |
| One page is the first page of a draft paper about the role of auditors. Both pages have Sir Adrian's handwritten notes on the back which may refer to Committee Meeting or meeting with Mr Joll. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01211 | Record of meeting with Mr Bill Morrison, Chairman of the Auditing Practices Board, on 4 December 1991 | 04/12/1991 |
| Includes a draft work programme and an update of the draft Accounting Practices Board discussion draft. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01213 | Note of meeting with Dr Jon White on 23 July 1991. | 23/06/1991 |
| Concentrates on public relations, especially stakeholder relations. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01215 | Correspondence with Noel Falconer, September 1991 | 01/09/1991 |
| Concentrates on the role of non-executive directors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01216 | Memo and record of meeting with Mr Tony Groag, Head of Internal Audit at BP, 6 September 1991. | 06/09/1991 |
| Includes a short paper by Groag on the role of internal audit. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01217 | Correspondence relating to CBI Steering Group on Corporate Governance meeting on 25 June 1991. | 25/06/1991 |
| Comprises letter, agenda, list of corporate governance steering group members and Sir Adrian's handwritten notes for his report. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01218 | Handwritten notes by Sir Adrian Cadbury, undated. Two pages are paper headed Savoy London, Banquesting - private rooms. | |
| The notes cover institutional investors, power distribution, communication with investors and more detailed notes on the role of auditors. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01219 | Record of meeting with Mr Brandon Gough, Senior Partner of Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte, on 15 July 1991 | 23/07/1991 |
| Presents the auditor's view. NOTE: implication that BG's behind the scenes work had been influential in setting up Committee. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01221 | Record of meeting with Mr Mike Sandland, chairman of the Institutional Shareholders Committee, on 15 July 1991 | 15/07/1991 |
| Also contains background to the Committee. Suggests the ToR should focus on financial aspects. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01223 | In confidence. Record of meeting with Mr Nigel Macdonald, vice president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and partner, Ernst and Young, on 14 June 1991. | 14/06/1991 |
| Includes the terms of reference of the Working Party formed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland to address selected issues concerning corporate governance. 5 pp. | ||
| CAD-01225 | In confidence. Record of meeting with Sir Ron Dearing, Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council, on 11 June 1991 | 11/06/1991 |
| Objective of the meeting: to canvass Sir Ron's view of the ground the Committee might cover. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01227 | Meeting with N. C. Bain 22/8/91. | 22/08/1991 |
| Mostly relates to auditing and accounting standards. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01229 | Background notes for meeting with Lord Gregson on 17 July 1991 | 17/07/1991 |
| Extracts relate to communication of information to shareholders and delay in achieving voting rights. 6 pp. | ||
| CAD-01231 | In confidence. Record of meeting with Professor David Tweedie, Chariman of the Accounting Standards Board, on 23 July 1991. | 23/07/1991 |
| Sets out what ASB would be happy for the Cadbury Committee to consider. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01233 | Committee meeting, handwritten notes, undated. | |
| Concentrates on the form of the report to be produced by the Committee. Includes notes headed Mike Sandland, ISC and Brandon Gough, Coopers & Lybrand. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01235 | Discussion draft: the purpose and responsibilities of the Public Company, 2 July 1991 | 02/07/1991 |
| Draft recommending the RSA conduct an enquiry into the objectives and values which a public company should serve. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01237 | Handwritten notes, headed Alan Sykes, Consolidated Goldfields, no date. | |
| Covers non-executive directors and external auditing. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01239 | Record of meeting with Marjorie Mowlam MP, Opposition Spokeswoman on Corporate and City Affairs, on 19 September 1991 | 19/09/1991 |
| Gives the Labour position at the time. 13 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01241 | Record of meeting with Mr Alan Diamond on 17 July 1991 and proposals | 17/07/1991 |
| Mainly focuses on remuneration of top directors. Includes a short paper making proposals to arrest corporate greed. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01242 | Sir Adrian Cadbury's handwritten notes on 'communications with City, responsibilities and auditors. | |
| Handwritten notes from probably 3 different meetings or situations as three different papers, covering most topics of the Committee's investigations. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01243 | Record of meeting on 1 July 1991 with Mr Hugh Collum, 100 Group of finance directors | 01/07/1991 |
| Collum published an article in IASC News on the diversity of accounting standards internationally. 100 Group are very interested in corporate governance and esepcially in definging the role of auditors vs directors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01245 | In confidence. Record of meeting with Mr Jim Butler, Senior Partner of KMPG [sic] Peat Marwick McLintock, on 18 June 1991 | 18/06/1991 |
| Draws attention to the various working groups within the accountancy profession. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01247 | Handwritten notes of Sir Adrian Cadbury arranged by topic and source of comment, no date. | |
| Includes coments from CBI, KPMG, IoD, CBI Committee, ICAS, and individuals. Main headings are remuneration, independent audit, information to be included in reports. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01249 | Record of meeting with Mr Ian Butler, CBI (and Chairman of Cookson Group), on 18 June 1991 | 18/06/1991 |
| Comments on: 'smoothing' information to ensure it is not regarded as forecasts, R&D expenditure, and explanatory narrative to accompany figures in Annual Reports and audits. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01251 | Memo from Nigel Peace to Sir Adrian, 26 June 1991 on Institution[sic] Shareholders Committee | 26/06/1991 |
| Background to the meeting with the Institutional Shareholders Committee and Mike Sandland. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01253 | In confidence. Note of meeting with Mr Jonathan Charkham, Bank of England on Wednesday, 19 June 1991 | 19/06/1991 |
| Contains thoughts on information disclosure, closeness of auditors to clients and Board responsibility, narrative information rather than figures, enforcement, directors' remuneration and comments on meaning of 'financial aspects of corporate governance'. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01255 | Record of meeting with Sir Demot de Trafford, Chairman, Institute of Directors, on 25th June, 1991 and paper 'Committee on the financial aspects of corporate governance, dated 5 June 1991 | 25/06/1991 |
| Comprises notes on terms of reference for the Committee and what the Committee should actually consider. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01257 | Record of meeting with Mr Chris Swinson, partner of BDO Binder Hamlyn, on 1 July 1991 | 01/07/1991 |
| Mostly concentrates on what ICAEW's Financial Reporting and Auditing Group (FRAG) are doing. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01259 | In confidence. Record of meeting with Mr Andew Hugh Smith, Chairman of the London Stock Exchange, on 26th June, 1991. | 26/06/1991 |
| Covers the middle ground. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01260 | Corporate Governance Committee Correspondence 1992-1994. | 01/01/1992 |
| Correspondence on subjects such as rights of executive directors to seek external professional advice and be re-imbursed, comments on comments on the draft report, the interests of of the 'private' shareholder as well as the interests of the institutional ones. file | Download | |
| CAD-01261 | Papers from the Ditchley Conference, an international discussion 'Role & Governance of Companies' 24-26 April 1992, including Sir Adrian Cadbury's opening statement. | 24/04/1992 |
| Includes Sir Adrian Cadbury's handwritten notes for the opening remarks, and on the two plenary sessions, various briefing notes, reports of the three groups and a list of attendees. 54 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01263 | Meeting on 17 September 1992, Committee's conclusions on proposed revision to draft report. | 17/09/1992 |
| Covers all sections of the report with suggested replacement wording. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01265 | Responses to the draft report: note by the chairman. CFACG(92)14, 10 September 1992. | 10/09/1992 |
| Covers the entire report and the issue of who will take the work on after the report is published. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01267 | My [Sir Adrian Cadbury's handwritten] notes on reaction to comments received on draft, possible revisions. | |
| Covers all aspects of report and follow up. 11 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01269 | Nigel Macdonald's comments on the consultation responses, 24 September 1992 | 24/09/1991 |
| Covers full range of the report. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01271 | Letter and comments from the Hundred Group of finance directors on the draft report, 31 August 1992. | 31/08/1992 |
| Particularly raises the issue of the voluntary nature of the code. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01273 | Letter from Financial Reporting Council, dated 6 August 1992, and extract re non-executive director, and Arthur Andersen's Audit committees for the 1990s | 06/08/1992 |
| Covers the role of institutional shareholders, auditors and non-executive directors. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01275 | Sir Adrian Cadbury's letter to Law Society Gazette, 20 July 1992. | 20/07/1992 |
| Response to negative comments about likely compliance and shareholders representatives on the Board. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01277 | Draft letter about publication of final report, July 1992. | 01/07/1992 |
| Reviews commercial publishing options generally and mentions publishing the code separately. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01279 | Letter, dated 22 July 1992, to Sir Andrew Hugh Smith, Sir Ron Dearing, Jim Butler and Sir Adrian Cadbury. | 22/07/1992 |
| About the publication of the final report or separate code and involvement of commercial publishers. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01281 | Excerpt from Mr Charkham's note for record of his visit to Marks and Spencer (Sir Richard Greenbury) on 15 July 1991. | 15/07/1991 |
| Expresses concern about tone and prescriptiveness of the report with regard to non-executive directors. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01283 | Letter from PJ Butler, KPMG Peat Marwick, 10 July 1992. | 10/07/1992 |
| Letter supports Sir Adrian remaining as figurehead to deal with matters arising in following two years. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01285 | Letter from Sir Ron Dearing, Financial Reporting Council, 4 June 1992 | 04/06/1992 |
| Further comments on the Committee's report, specifically the Code of Best Practice and auditors role. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01287 | Revised questions and answers brief for the launch of the [draft] report, 22 May 1992. | 22/05/1992 |
| Includes 2 pp of 11 questions apparently
compiled by ICAEW referring specifically to auditing and accounting aspects. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01289 | Letter from Sir Ron Dearing, Financial Reporting Council, 27 May 1992 | 27/05/1992 |
| Highlights two issues - (1) recommendations do not have clout and legislation would have been better (2) have not done enough to bring the pay of executive board members under a strong framework of control and accountability to shareholders. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01291 | Main criticisms of [draft] report in press comment following launch on 27 May 1992. | 27/05/1992 |
| This note summarises the criticisms only - it does not summarise the favourable comments. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01293 | Letter, dated 24 March 1992, from Sir Ron Dearing. | 24/03/1992 |
| Main purpose of the Committee was to strengthen the position of the auditor and clarify the responsibilities of the directors. Two vulnerabilities identified were accountability to the worker and the small shareholder. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01295 | Letter from Dermot de Trafford, Institute of Directors, 7 January 1992. | 07/01/1992 |
| Expresses concerns about the misuse of information. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01297 | Thoughts on corporate governance, 28 August 1992. | 28/08/1992 |
| The document concentrates on financial control and reporting. 13 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01299 | Summary of conclusions on non-executive directors from meeting of the committee on financial aspects of corporate governance, 21 September 1991. | |
| The document was written after the Committee meeting in September 1991 and summarises conclusions on non-executive directors and suggested words for training of directors, rights of directors, non-executive directors and directors' contracts. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01301 | Standards of financial reporting and auditing, undated. | |
| Document concentrates on auditing and accounting standards. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01303 | Main issues raised in consultation response, 8 September 1992. | 08/09/1992 |
| Document summarises all responses. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01305 | Refers to the code of best practice, undated. | |
| These look like notes to set out the key principles set out in the code of best practice. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01307 | Corporate governance/Cadbury Committee: research. Note for meeting on 1 December 1992. | 18/11/1992 |
| Document sets out terms of reference for research into compliance with the Cadbury proposals. ICAEW intends to fund a programme of research. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01309 | The code of best practice, undated. | |
| This would seem to be a print-out of a presentation on the code of best practice on the report of the Committee. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01311 | Press conference Tuesday 1 December 1992, briefing notes. | 01/12/1992 |
| Notes to enable consistent answers to be given to questions from the press. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01313 | Sir Adrian's Cadbury's handwritten notes to Nigel Peace on what a press notice would be expected to contain, 23 November 1992. | 23/11/1992 |
| Document concentrates on the issues raised in consultation. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01315 | Press conference on 1 December 1992, draft opening statement by Sir Adrian Cadbury, includes launch of Committee's draft report and handwritten notes by Sir Adrian Cadbury. | 01/12/1992 |
| The main item is the press conference for the final report but is usefully set beside the notes for the launch of the draft report. 13 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01317 | Letters from Marcy Murninghan of the John W McCormick Institute of Public Affairs, November, December 1990, January 1991 about an interview for Harvard Business Review and hand written notes. | 01/11/1990 |
| Includes a photocopy of an article in the Times about staff training. AC's notes concentrate on openness, regulation and communication. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01319 | What can American boards learn from the British? | |
| This appears to be a typescript of an article that appeared in Directors & Boards, Spring 94, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p42-45, 3pp. 7 pp. | ||
| CAD-01321 | Letters from Sir Adrian Cadbury to Mr Ira Millstein, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, 11 & 12 November 1998. | 11/11/1998 |
| Letters refer to launch of booklet 'Fees, Facts and Attitudes' about the selection of directors. Two press cuttings are included. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01323 | Typescript of an article, entitled 'The Role of the Finance Director in Corporate Governance' for Finance Directors Bulletin, January 1993 edtion and related correspondence. | 15/12/1992 |
| In addition to the typescript of the article there is some information on the publication, Finance Directors' Bulletin. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01325 | Typescript of an article [for the] Company director magazine by Sir Adrian Cadbury, 12 April 1993 | 12/04/1993 |
| Item reports on the Code of Best Practice. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01327 | Implementing the recommendations of the Cadbury Committee, a survey by Coopers and Lybrand: June 1993. | 01/06/1993 |
| Reports the results of a survey of reactions to the Cadbury recommendations. See context in CAD-02269. 28 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01329 | Various reprints and correspondence with Arthur Andersen and regarding comments on a University of Birmingham survey, September - November 1994. | 01/09/1994 |
| Some controversy over the Arthur Anderson summary. file | ||
| CAD-01331 | Letter to Sir Adrian Cadbury from Gina Cole about companies' compliance with the Code, 22 April 1994. | 22/04/1994 |
| Refers to compliance with the code by NatWest, Camelot, Rentokil. Relevant pages were not attached. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01333 | Fax to Sir Adrian Cadbury from Gina [Cole], 3 November 1994. | 03/11/1994 |
| Preliminary to the meeting of the Financial Reporting Council which will discuss a successor body to the CFACG. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01335 | Two letters from Gina Cole and correspondence from other parties forwarded by her, July, August 1994. | 01/07/1994 |
| Informs Sir Adrian of requests to speak, attend dinners or meetings in connection with the Code and seeking his comments on disclosure of directors stock options. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01337 | Paper entitled 'Successor to the Cadbury Committee' FRC(94)49 and covering letter 15 November 1994. | 15/11/1994 |
| The paper sets out possible terms of reference and the issues the successor body could address. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01339 | Correspondence between Sir Sydney Lipworth and Sir Adrian Cadbury, November 1994 concerning successor body and including paper on successor body. | 01/11/1994 |
| Sir Adrian states wishes to retire as Chairman and discusses membership, sponsorship and possible issues for the successor body. Includes FRC(94)49. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01341 | Letter to Sydney Treadgold from Gina Cole about successor body, 18 October 1994, including paper on research and issues for a successor body. | 18/10/1994 |
| Includes full details of membership and sponsorship to date, in addition to listing issues for the successor body and the work of the sub-committee monitoring compliance. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01343 | Letter, final draft, undated, from Richard Balarkas of City Group for Smaller Companies with comments on [draft] report. | |
| The letter has attached detailed suggested refinements when the code is applied to smaller quoted companies. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01345 | Memo to Sir Adrian setting out criteria for distribution of draft report, dated 25 November 1992, and sample letter to company and extracts for Stock Exchange Daily Official List. | 25/11/1992 |
| The memo mentions *draft* report but date suggests distribution of final report. It should go to all listed companies, investment trusts and USM listed companies. Also included is a half page of Sir Adrian's handwritten notes concentrating on aspects of the role and responsibilities of boards. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01347 | Fax, 12 March 1992, with extract from NYSE's Appendix H. | 12/03/1992 |
| Extract refers to Audit Committee and in particular to independence of its members. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01349 | Letter from Jonathan Charkham, 21 January 1993 and print-out from a newspaper database. | 21/01/1993 |
| Letter discusses publication (of what?) 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01351 | Letter from Richard C Breeden, US Securities and Exchange Commission, 27 April 1992. | 27/04/1992 |
| Sir Adrian Cadbury had advised RC Breeden of forthcoming draft report and offered to send him one. Nigel Peace has added handwritten post-it note saying he will contact Walter Stahr (also of US SEC) to discuss. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01353 | Letter from Sir Nicholas Goodison, TSB Group, 29 May 1992. | 29/05/1992 |
| Letter expresses support for the draft report. 1 pp | ||
| CAD-01355 | Letter from Martin Lipton, Watchell, Lipton , Rosen & Katz, 3 June 1992 to Sir Adrian Cadbury and proposal for lead independent directors. | 03/06/1992 |
| Letter welcomes the draft report and makes two suggestions for the final report. 5 pp. | ||
| CAD-01357 | Letters from Richard Lloyd, Chairman of Vickers, 23 July 1992. | 23/07/1992 |
| Letter to Nigel Peace gives specific comments on the draft report which is generally welcomed. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01359 | Fax from Gina Cole to Sir Adrian Cadbury about disclosure of directors' earnings, 11 June 1993. | 11/06/1993 |
| The fax seems to be largely extracts from the 1989 Companies Act. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01361 | Letter from Martin Chester, 20 December 1993, about article in Law Society Gazette. | 20/12/1993 |
| The 3 November article in Law Society Gazette and its interpretation. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01363 | Letter from Nigel Peace, DTI, 12 September 1994 about aspects of company law. | 12/09/1994 |
| Nigel gives the context to answer the query about two-tier boards which would be theoretically possible with directors having specified responsibilities. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01365 | Correspondence about an item in the Independent on Sunday, referring to the Cadbury report. | |
| The article should refer to draft proposals from the Working Group on Internal Control. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01367 | Letter, 2 September 1994, from Paul Myners, Co-peration for the Long Term and survey questionnaire. | 02/09/1994 |
| Letter accompanies a four-part questionnaire that looks at the relationship between British industry and institutional shareholders. 32 pp. | ||
| CAD-01368 | Correspondence inviting and/or thanking Sir Adrian for speaking at conferences or exchanging publicationson corporate governance, 1994. | 01/01/1994 |
| Correspondence from King Committee on Corporate Governance (South Africa), National Convention for Corporate Directors in Zimbabwe, Toronto Stock Exchange, Arthur Andersen (National Association of Corporate Directors Conference) and DTI. 7 pp. | ||
| CAD-01369 | Letter, 19 January 1995 from Gina [Cole] with letter from Maurice Gillbrand, 28 October 1994. | 19/01/1995 |
| Gina's letter comments on a Submission to the Commons select committee on employment and Maurice Gillbrand's proposal for a Shareholders' Advisory Committee. It also refers to an Evening Standard article which requires action. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-01371 | Letter, 21 July 1995, from Guy Dehn, Public Concern at Work and and introductory note on Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection Bill). | 21/07/1995 |
| Sir Adrian's views are sought on proposed regulation to protect whistleblowers. 5 pp. | ||
| CAD-01373 | Letter from Donald Bulcher(?), 28 January 1995, apologising. | 28/01/1995 |
| Letter apologises and clarifies meaning before finalising content of book being compiled by London Guidlhall University. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01375 | Letter from [Owen Green], dated 28 March 1995. | 28/03/1995 |
| Letter apologises for a comment about the Cadbury proposals and makes a suggestion for the future. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01377 | Letter, 27 April 1995, from Anne Simpson, PIRC. | 27/04/1995 |
| Letter indicates PIRC is amending wording in its documents with respect to director independence and also advising on actions re executive remuneration policy. 1 pp. | ||
| CAD-01379 | Letters from three recipients of the [Cadbury] report. | |
| Acknowledgement letters from Scottish Hydro-Electric, TSB Group and BET. 3 pp. | ||
| CAD-01381 | Letter, 31 May 1995, from Viscount Weir. | 31/05/1995 |
| Letter comments on PIRC's concern about re-election of non-executive directors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01383 | Letter, 14 June 1995, from Patrick Mileham, University of Paisley and proposal for a Chartered College of Directors. | 14/06/1995 |
| Includes an outline proposal for a Chartered College of Directors. 3 pp. | ||
| CAD-01384 | Letter, 13 January 1994 from Virginia Bottomley and draft codes of conduct and accountability. | 13/01/1994 |
| This letter sets out main features of the codes and expect to be implemented on 1 April 1994. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01385 | Letter, 28 April 1994, from Virginia Bottomley, Department of Health. | 28/04/1994 |
| Letter advises booklet which accompanies the letter, has been sent to NHS Chairmen. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-01387 | Letter, 25 June 1996, from Care Forum, text of speech to the Forum and NHS report | 25/06/1996 |
| Two copies of text of speech (one with handwritten amendments) on corporate governance to the Forum, article in West Midland Health Review and table of recommendations with NHSME position given opposite. (Table may belong to CAD-01391.) 29 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01389 | Programme for Sir Adrian Cadbury's visit to the Northern Region, 29 September 1993 and handwritten notes for address? and sheet of notes on hotel stationery. | 29/09/1993 |
| The handwritten notes seem to be aide-memoires. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01391 | Letter, 12 May 1993, from Robert Creighton, Department of Health and handwritten notes on corporate governance and the NHS. | 12/05/1993 |
| Includes table assessing the NHS with respect to the Cadbury Committee recommendations. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01393 | Corporate governance seminar [organised by Smith New Court?]speech, 6 February 1995. | 06/02/1995 |
| Handwritten notes, headed Corporate Governance Seminar Solihull, for first four pages, with the remainder seeming to be part of a speech given on 16 Sep 1993. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01395 | Typescript of a speech Effective boards, 16 September 1993. | 16/09/1993 |
| Speech about effective boards in NHS, part of which seems to have been used for another meeting. 14 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-01397 | Letter, 25 July 1990, and paper entitled 'Building a board: a guide for chairmen and CEOs.' | 25/07/1990 |
| Paper was written by Jonathan Charkham at request of Bob Monks. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02101 | Letter, dated 21 July 1992, from the Foreign and Colonial Investment Trust PLC. | 21/07/1992 |
| Comments on 'going concern', and number of non-executive directorships. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-02103 | Letter, 21 July 1992, from Slough Estates plc. | 21/07/1992 |
| Comments on the Code of Best Practice, financial reporting and possible regulation. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02105 | Letter, 21 July 1992, from Paul Girolami, Glaxo. | 21/07/1992 |
| Comments on directors and non-executive directors roles, auditors and Code of Best Practice. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02107 | Letter, 20 July 1992, from Institute of Business Ethics. | 20/07/1992 |
| Comments on responsible leadership by boards and their remuneration, independence of non-executive directors. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02109 | Letter, 20 July 1992, from David Fifield. | 20/07/1992 |
| Comments on ownership models, accountancy work, short-termism. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02111 | Letter, 20 July 1992, from Andrew Robb, Pilkingon plc. | 20/07/1992 |
| Comments on potential two-tier boards, non-executive directors, auditing. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02113 | CBI response to the Cadbury Committee draft report on the financial aspects of corporate governance, PC 27 92, 20 July 1992. | 20/07/1992 |
| Comments in detail on sections of the draft report, approving the self regulation approach, questioning statements of compliance requirement, commenting on the role of non-executive directors, remuneration, auditing and shareholders' role. 16 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02115 | Letter, 20 July 1992, from the General Electric Company, plc. | 20/07/1992 |
| Comments on non-executive directors and the effectiveness of the board, audit committess, expanded disclosure in interim results and changing auditors. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02117 | Letter, 17 July 1992, from New Bridge Street Consultants and comments. | 17/07/1992 |
| Comments on the calibre of non-executive directors, their remuneration and selection, the role of the board, committees of the board, independent advice and auditing. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02119 | Letter, 17 July 1992, from Law Society of Scotland. | 17/07/1992 |
| Broadly welcomes the draft report, while believing the code should be applied to all companies. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02121 | Extract from IFMA Update, 16 July 1992. | 16/07/1992 |
| Comments that the Code of Best Practice may not be practicable for small companies and there is too clear a distinction between executive and non-executive directors. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02123 | Letter, 16 July 1992, from Gary Allen, IMI plc. | 16/07/1992 |
| Comments on responsibilities of directors and potential for two-tier boards, non-executive directors, access to independent advice and the role of the auditors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02125 | Letter, 13 July 1992, from Sir George Russell, Marley plc. | 13/07/1992 |
| Comments on differentiation between executive and non-executive directors, access to independent advice, and communication with shareholders. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02127 | Letter, 16 July 1992, from Financial Reporting Council with submissions for other organisations, Paul Girolami (ICAEW), Rowen Mills Associates, Delta plc, Sears plc | 16/07/1992 |
| Financial Reporting Council comments on the draft report and includes 2 commenting letters and earlier ones. It also makes suggestions on how to alter the text while commenting on the auditors role, non-audit fees of the auditor. 14 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02129 | Letter, 15 July 1992, from Sir Colin Corness, Redland plc. | 15/07/1992 |
| Comments on position of auditors, potential to create two-tier boards, number of non-executive appointments and on the Code of Best Practice. Includes original and photocopy. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02131 | Letter, 15 July 1992, from HS Axton, Brixton Estate plc. | 15/07/1992 |
| Comments on board structures, internal control systems, enhanced disclosure in interim reports and going concern requirement. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02133 | Letter, 15 July 1992, from Graham Nicholson addressed to the President of ICSA. | 15/07/1992 |
| Comments on the code only applying to holding companies. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02135 | Letter, 15 July 1992, from Sir Colin Southgate, Thorn EMI plc. | 15/07/1992 |
| Comments on the tone which suggests no director is to be trusted only non-executive directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02137 | Letter, 14 July 1992, from John Salter, Denton Hall Burgin & Warrens. | 14/07/1992 |
| Comments that a Cadbury 2 Committee is needed to consider enviornmental management systems. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02139 | Letter, 14 July 1992, from Brian Houlden, Warwick Business School. | 14/07/1992 |
| Comments that there is no need for additional legislation and on areas outside the Committee's Terms of reference. Includes an excerpt from Reed International Annual Report and the FT, 26 June 1992. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02141 | Letter and comments, dated 14 July 1992, from Allen Sykes. | 14/07/1992 |
| Comments on the need for independent directors, institutional investors. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02143 | Letter, 14 July 1992, from JBH Jackson. | 14/07/1992 |
| Comments from his perspective of 'professional chairman' and strongly in favour of unitary boards. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02145 | Letter, 13 July 1992, from DE Reid, Tesco plc. | 13/07/1992 |
| Comments on non-executive directors, the separation of roles of Chairman/Chief Executive, audit committess and auditing and financial reporting. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02147 | Letter, 13 July 1992, from RM Head, BPB Industries. | 13/07/1992 |
| Comments on the role of the Company Secretary, achieving effective governance, potential two-tier boards, remuneration committees, audit committees, financial reporting and going concern. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02149 | Letter, 13 July 1992, from Gerard Howe, Howe Associates. | 13/07/1992 |
| Comments on distinctions between executive and non-executive directors, compliance with the code, separation of roles and board appointments, committees, directors remuneration, auditors and other services to organisations. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02151 | Letter, 11 July 1992, from Ian J Mitchell. | 11/07/1992 |
| Comments on information for the small shareholder, going concern and extended comments on take-overs and fraud. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02153 | Letter, 10 July 1992, from Anthony Habgood, Bunzl. | 10/07/1992 |
| Comments on implications of widening the pool for non-executive directors, audit committees and accounting standards, different board structures. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02155 | Handwritten letter, 10 July 1992, from WH Melly. | 10/07/1992 |
| Comments on employee shareholders, directors pay-offs and pension funds. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02157 | Letter, 10 July 1992, from CM Stuart. | 10/07/1992 |
| Comments on non-executive directors roles, internal control systems, the role of auditors. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02159 | Letter, 10 July 1992, from NC Kelleway, Rikard Keen & Co. | 10/07/1992 |
| Comments on auditing, complying with a code of best practice, non-executive directors, internal control systems and going concern recommendations. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02161 | Letter, 8 July 1992, from Michael Jackaman, Allied Lyons plc. | 08/07/1992 |
| Letter informs that Allied Lyons complies with the code although the appointmentof non-executive directors is informal and would prefer a voluntary code. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02163 | Letter, 8 July 1992, from DEF Green. | 08/07/1992 |
| Comments on independence of auditors, audit committees and non-executive directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02165 | Letter, 5 July 1992, from AL Hempstead. | 05/07/1992 |
| Comments on lack of audited accounts for a fund managed by the Nationwide Building Society. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02166 | Letter, 7 July 1992, from Dr Victor Studentsov. | 07/07/1992 |
| Letter requests a copy of the draft report. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-02167 | Letter, 9 July 1992, from Stanley Kalms, Dixons. | 09/07/1992 |
| Warns against a prescriptive approach, that effectively promotes two-tier boards. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02169 | Letter, 8 July 1992 from AG Biggart. | 08/07/1992 |
| Comments on involvement of non-executive directors in strategic direction of companies. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02171 | Letter, 7 July 1992, from JP Dobrowolski, Argos plc. | 04/04/1992 |
| Comments on the role of internal auditors. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02173 | Letter, 7 July 1992, from Swiss Bank Corporation. | 07/07/1992 |
| Comments on the delegation of powers by the board to the subcommittees. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02175 | Letter, 7 July 1992, and comments from TJ Grove. | 07/07/1992 |
| Comments on appearing to be written with best interests of directors, and aspects of auditing. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02177 | Letter, 7 July 1992, from John Lavery and Simon Pallett, Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic. | 07/07/1992 |
| Comments on self-regulatory approach, separation of roles of Chairman and Chief Executive and non-executive directors, directors' remuneration and financial reporting. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02179 | Letter, 7 July 1992, from RJ Alexander, London and Manchester Group plc. | 07/07/1992 |
| Author suggests that an 'Appointed Accountant' with responsibility for preparing financial reports, should be employed. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02181 | Draft response of ICAEW, dated 16 July 1992. | 16/07/1992 |
| Comments on voluntary approach, timing of implementation of compliance, which companies it should be applied to, auditor endorsement, costs, executive and non-executive directors and auditing. Detailed comments are included for some paragraphs. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02183 | Letters, 6 July 1992, from ICSA , extract from Administration and letter from Joanthan Charkham, Bank of England. | 06/07/1992 |
| Comments on the role of the company secretary in corporate governance and directors' access to information. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02185 | Memo, dated 6 July 1992, and summary of audit trustee proposal by AJ Merret and Allen Sykes with comments by Price Waterhouse. | 06/07/1992 |
| Suggests appointing an 'audit trustee' appointed by lenders and creditors rather than the board. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02187 | Letter, dated 3 July 1992, from AC Bryant, Bryant Group. | 03/07/1992 |
| Comments on non-executive directors vs directors and audit committees. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02189 | Letter, dated 3 July 1992, from Dermot Glynn, NERA and presentation, dated June 1992. | 03/07/1992 |
| Includes a paper on European accounting, audit independenc and regulation. 16 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02191 | Letter, dated 2 July 1992, from JJLG Sheffield, Norcros. | 02/07/1992 |
| Comments on potential for two-tier boards, non-executive directors entitlement to take independent professional advice, internal control systems and going concern. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02193 | Letter, dated 2 July 1992, from DS Mitchell, ICSA and proposals to be debated by the Institute with handwritten note by Nigel Peace. | 02/07/1992 |
| An invitation to make a presentation about the draft report to an evening meeting open to all company secretaries. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02195 | Letter, dated 1 July 1992, from AR Threadgold, POSTEL. | 01/07/1992 |
| Comments on separation of roles of Chairman and Chief Executive, independent non-executive directors and directors service contracts and the independence of auditors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02197 | Letter, 24 June 1997, from Edward Adeane, Hambros and reply by Nigel Peace. | 24/06/1992 |
| Seeks and gives clarification on the meaning of independent in relation to non-executive directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02199 | Letter and comments, dated 30 June 1992, from Tim Knowles. | 30/06/1992 |
| Comments on non-executive directors, financial reporting, auditing and institutional shareholders. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02201 | Letter, dated 30 June 1992, from Jane E Lyon, Union of Independent Companies. | 30/06/1992 |
| Comments on the application of the code to smaller companies. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02203 | Letter, dated 29 June 1992, from Richard Brown, the Association of British Chambers of Commerce. | 29/06/1992 |
| Comments on the application of the code to smaller companies. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02205 | Letter, dated 18 June 1992, Annual Report analysis from Jonathan Chaytor and FT article. | 18/06/1992 |
| Comments on institutional investors, non-executive directors and internal auditors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02207 | Address to the Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Eastsbourne 25-27 June 1992, The role of Directors by Graham Corbett. | 25/06/1992 |
| This is a workshop exercise on the role of the directors in Eurotunnel delivered at the ICAEW conference . It is used to comment on unitary boards, separation of roles of Chairman and Chief Executive, non-executive directors and institutional investors. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02209 | Letter, dated 24 June 1992, from EA Bradman. | 24/06/1992 |
| Comments on voluntary nature of the code, non-executive directors, the role of audit committees, directors' contracts and the independence of auditors. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02211 | Letter, dated 17 June 1992, from Gavin Fryer with background information and reply by Nigel Peace. | 17/06/1992 |
| Comments on enforcement, adoption and efficacy, control structures, role of the board of directors, audit committees and director accountability. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02213 | Report on a pilot study on attitudes toward the issues of corporate governance, a presentation by Angus Maitland, Burson-Marsteller at CBI/B-M conference on Corporate Governance 10 June 1992 and reply by Nigel Peace. | 01/06/1992 |
| Reports the results of a survey. Auditors are least likely to benefit while non-executive directors benefit most. Responsibility for compliance lies with company management and institutional shareholders or Stock Exchange, while expresses doubts over self-regulation. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02215 | Comments, dated 17 June 1992, by JC Dwek, Bodycote International plc, letter and reply by Nigel Peace. | 17/06/1992 |
| Comments that fraud is very difficult to prevent and comments on non-executive directors and auditing, especially their resignation advice. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02217 | Letter, dated 16 June 1992, from Stewart Douglas-Mann, Guinness Mahon & Co. | 16/06/1992 |
| Comments on the wording re independence of non-executive directors. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02219 | Letter, dated 8 June 1992, from DJ Hughes with acknowledgement by Nigel Peace. | 08/06/1992 |
| Comments that serious problems shareholders face, on remuneration committees and the Caparo case. Includes memo from Nigel Peace. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02221 | Letter, dated 10 June 1992, from Ron Dearing, Financial Reporting Council and Companies House form 288. | 10/06/1992 |
| Suggests an additional entry on the form about directors understanding their duties. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02223 | Letter, dated 31 May 1992, from Tony Morton and comments on the draft report. | 31/05/1992 |
| Comments on voluntary nature of compliance, internal control systems and comments on specific paragraphs. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02225 | Letter, dated 7 May 1992, from Sir Ron Dearing, Delta plc on behalf of the Financial Reporting Council. | 07/05/1992 |
| Comments on potential for statements of conformity to become meaningless, possible progress to an international accounting regime and institutional shareholders, plus detailed comments. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02227 | Evidence submitted to the Committee prior to publication of draft report, 26 May 1992. | 26/05/1992 |
| Lists organisations, companies and individuals who submitted evidence to the Committee, and meeting notes and published documents. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02229 | Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance Draft Report issued for public comment, 27 May 1992. | 27/05/1992 |
| The draft report was issued after considering the views of many who were consulted or submitted evidence. The views came from institutes, companies and individuals. The Committee also considered relevant published documents. The draft report included the Code of Best Practice. 68 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02230 | Letter, dated 2? October 1989, from JP Charkham, Bank of England. | 01/10/1989 |
| Charkham passes on contact details of a German professors with an interest in boards of German companies. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02231 | AC's [handwritten] notes on points made at a meeting to discuss Draft Report, undated. | 01/05/1992 |
| The comments of individuals are marked by their initials. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02233 | Letter, dated 24 April 1992, from Chris Holder, Arthur Andersen covering views expressed at Cadbury Committee on Corporate Governance Dinner, 30 March 1992. | 30/03/1992 |
| The views cover the range of auditing issues, non-executive directors, responsibilities of directors, divided boards and other matters. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02235 | Correspondence between Sir Adrian Cadbury and Dick Taverne, QC, chairman of PRIMA Europe January to February 1992. | 01/02/1992 |
| Covers some aspects of institutional investors and also their relations with non-executive directors in two articles. 14 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02237 | Letter, dated 21 February 1992, from Dr Maurice Gillibrand and submission to the Committee. | 21/02/1992 |
| Submission covers communication between boards and stakeholders, executive and non-executive directors, corporate reporting. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02239 | Price Waterhouse submission to the Cadbury Committee on Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance, 5 February 1992 | 05/02/1992 |
| Covers aspects of board of directors, internal controls, financial reporting, auditing. 23 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02241 | Correspondence, dated December 1991, between Terry Arthur and the Committee. | 01/12/1991 |
| Article concerns the role of the institutional investor. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02243 | National Westminster Bank's submission to the Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance, November 1991. | 01/11/1991 |
| Submission covers the role and responsibilities of boards of directors, financial reporting, shareholders, auditing and regulation. 29 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02245 | NAPF Conference, Thursday 21 November 1991. Dynamics of company boards, JP Charkham, Adviser to the Governor, Bank of England. | 21/11/1991 |
| Paper defines sound corporate governance, look at role and responsibilities of boards and how boards are expected to do so. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02247 | Letter, dated 16 October 1991, from Lord Chilver, chairman of the Innovation Advisory Board and copy of Chapter 3 from the IAB publication 'Promoting innovation and long termism', published 1990. | 16/10/1991 |
| Submisson concentrates on communication between companies and their shareholders, reporting on intangible assets and non-executive directors. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02249 | Correspondence, dated August and October 1991, with David Clutterbuck, the ITEM Group, and copies from two Stephenson, Cobbold publications. | 09/10/1991 |
| The copies concentrate on ethics in business and a supporting code, performance monitoring and communications with shareholders. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02251 | Letter, dated 18 July 1991, from JP Charkham, Bank of England. | 18/07/1991 |
| Reports a recommendation to add another industrialist to the Committee. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02253 | Letter, dated 19 December 1991, from JP Charkham, Bank of England and extracts from Conference Board Research Report. | 19/12/1991 |
| Comments on 100 Group paper definition of corporate governance, the board should be balanced and reporting. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02255 | Summary of responses by companies up to 12 August 1992. | 12/08/1992 |
| Collates and summarises 70 reponses to the draft report from companies and business organisations. 55 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02257 | Summary of responses by shareholders up to 14 August 1992. | 14/08/1992 |
| Summarises reponses from 21 institutional and private shareholders. 32 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02259 | Summary of responses by accountants up to 14 August 1992. | 14/08/1992 |
| Collates and summarises 24 reponses to the draft report from accountants.
Covers comments on the contents of the draft report and additional topics with appendices on example sections on non-executive directors, suggested action plan and the response by the Auditing Practices Board. 42 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02261 | Handwritten memo, dated 20 June 1991, with extracts from the 1989 Companies Act and ICAEW's What is an audit. | 20/06/1991 |
| Memo re-arranges meeting of 25 June 1991 with Sir Dermot de Trafford. 26 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02263 | Letter, dated 22 October 1992, from Walter Stahr, US Securities and Exchange Commission and papers by Richard C Breeden and Lipton & Lorsch, plus fact sheets. | 22/10/1992 |
| Includes papers on 'Shareholder communication and executive compensation' given at the open meeting of the SEC 15 October 1992, plus fact sheets on executive compensation disclosure and regulatory reform of communications among shareholders. Also includes Lipton and Lorsch 'Modest proposal for improved corporate governance, 20 Aug 1992. 48 pp.. | Download | |
| CAD-02265 | Meeting of the Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance, 3 March 1993, CFACG(93)1st Meeting. | 03/03/1993 |
| Consists of the agenda and supporting papers on monitoring the Committee's recommendations and the Code of Best Practice. Guidance to companies on interpretation of the report and code of best practice.
The file also includes the agenda and supporting papers for sub-committee meeting held on 31 March 1993 and supporting papers, Terms of Reference, factors to consider when monitoring compliance, summaries of organisations known to have the capability to monitor compliance with the code and extracts from their work. 21 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02267 | Meeting of the Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance, 3 June 1993. CFACG(93)2nd Meeting. | 03/06/1993 |
| Includes the agenda for the meeting and supporting papers on directors' pension contributions, non-executive directors contracts, going concern and financial reporting and the Stock Exchange implementation of the Cadbury Code.
Also included is note of the key points arising from a meeting between Martin Scicluna, Martyn Jones and Sir Adrian Cadbury on 22 April 1993. 28 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02269 | Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance, 9 September 1993 agenda and supporting papers.CFACG(93)3rd meeting | 09/09/1993 |
| The file also includes a copy of CAD-01327. It seems the documents for the 9 September meeting were sent out with copies of Coopers & Lybrarnd report (CAD-01327), the Auditing Practices Board drafts 'Disclosure relating to corporate governance & interim financial, the Working Party on Internal Control document on guidance for directors information and accompanying letter. 15 pp. Plus | Download | |
| CAD-02271 | Corporate Governance Committee meeting on 24 November 1993 including extending report's recommendations to large private companies, progress from the monitoring subcommittee, going concern guidance, financial reporting and corporate governance 'overload', directors' responsibilities statements CFACG(93)7 and minutes from the meeting. | 24/11/1993 |
| In addition to the supporting doucments for the meeting it contains the minutes of the meeting. 34 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02273 | Briefing for Sir Adrian Cadbury - informal press briefings, Thursday 17 February 1994. | 14/02/1994 |
| The document covers the number of copies distributed, other UK organisations and jurisdictions interested in the report,
progress on monitoring the Code's implementation, going concern and internal controls. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02275 | Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance, press briefing, Thursday 17 February 1994. | 17/02/1994 |
| Contains list of attendees, Committee membership, (missing a letter regarding the role of the Committee) press cuttings, extracts from ICAS Working Party recommendations on internal control and examples of corporate governance statements. 17 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02277 | Minutes of the Committee meeting held on Wednesday 23 February 1994 and covering memo. | 03/03/1994 |
| The minutes deal with APB exposure drafts, guidance on going concerns and internal controls, compliance and controlling shareholders. The accompanying note list items also enclosed (but missing from the collection). 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02279 | Sir Adrian Cadbury, Committee meeting 19 May 1994. | 25/03/1994 |
| The file includes the text of Sir Owen Green's Pall Mall Lecture, statistics from the ABI on compliance, agenda and papers on independent boards, monitoring compliance and various papers on internal control. 69 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02281 | Sir Adrian Cadbury, Committee Meeting 14 September 1994, Winning for Britain - Labour's strategy for industrial success CFACG(94)3. | 08/09/1994 |
| Contains a summary of key points of the Labour Party to tackle short-termism and lack of competitiveness. Also includes the extract: Designing new corporate structures. 6 pp. | ||
| CAD-02283 | Sir Adrian Cadbury CFACG(94) 4th meeting 7 (or 8?)December 1994. | 07/12/1994 |
| This is a file number and no individual papers are extant. It comprises several items. var pp. | ||
| CAD-02285 | Chairman's brief for the meeting on Wednesday 8(sic) December 1994, agenda for the meeting and minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 7 December 1994. | 01/12/1994 |
| Deals with internal control systems, issues for the successor body, monitoring compliance [with the Code] and various aspects handled by the Monitoring Sub-committee. Also includes letter from DTI on length of directors' service contracts, disclosure of no-audit fees paid to firms, protection for auditors reporting fraud. A note sets out proposed amendment to minutes of meeting held on 14 September, 1994. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02287 | Correspondence with John Holland, November 1994, about financial institutions and their role in corporate governance. | 01/11/1994 |
| Includes full text of paper, Self regulation and the financial aspects of corporate governance. 28 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02289 | Minutes of the [Committee] meeting on 10 May 1995. | 01/06/1994 |
| Accompanying note says no further Committee meetings will be held. Minutes indicate new Committee with 12 members and a Chairman. The Committee also considered proposed changes to Stock Exchange Listing Rules and compliance with the Code. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02291 | Minutes of Committee meeting held on 9 September 1993. | 09/09/1993 |
| Matters reported include extending the application of the Code to large private companies, and possible extension to smaller companies, progress of monitoring sub-committee and their work, rolling contracts, terminology for directors. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02293 | Minutes of the [Committee] meeting held on Wednesday 14 September 1994. | 22/09/1994 |
| Minuted items: internal control (ref Paul Rutteman), going concern, Labour Party document (See CAD-02281) and monitoring compliance with the Code. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02295 | Foreword for [ICAEW?] Working Group on Internal Control and Financial Reporting and accompanying handwritten fax, 15 December 1994. | 15/12/1994 |
| Foreword to the ICAEW's guidance on internal control and financial reporting which appeared in Accountancy, February 1995. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02297 | Letter, dated 30 November 1994, from Martin Jones, Touche Ross to Mark Sheldon, Linklaters & Paines. | 30/11/1994 |
| The letter opines that encouragement to to express opinions about the effectiveness of internal control would be premature. 3 pp. | ||
| CAD-02299 | Letter, dated 25 November 1994, from Paul Rutteman and comment on by the Auditing Practices Board on draft about 'Internal control and financial reporting' | 25/11/1994 |
| Comments on and seeks discussions with the Committee on the draft guidance on paragraph 4.5 of the Cadbury Code i.e. Reportable weakness and effectiveness of internal financial control systems. 7 pp. | ||
| CAD-02301 | Issues for the Committee's successor body, 30 November 1994 and Sarah Brown's response to enquiries about progress in implementg three recommendations in [the Cadbury] report. | 01/11/1991 |
| Highlights issues for a successor body, namely, research into compliance, research funding and recommended amendments to the Companies Act. Sarah Brown's letter deals with directors' service contracts, fees paid to audit firms for non-audit work, protection for auditors reporting fraud. 11 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02303 | Monitoring compliance with the Code of Best Practice, 30 November 1994. | 30/11/1991 |
| Document reports the statement of compliance or non-compliance with the Cadbury Code is included in the reports of all 631 companies, with one exception. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02305 | Publication of the results of the ABI survey into compliance with the Code, CFACG(94)6. | 29/11/1994 |
| The paper sets out the case for publication of the survey into compliance with the Code. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02307 | Disclosure of directors share options/Urgent issues task force of the Accounting Standards Board, November 1994. | 01/11/1991 |
| This specifically relates to UITF Abstract 10 about disclosure of the directors' share options as part of the disclosure of board remuneration and compliance with the Cadbury Code. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02309 | Companies with debt listings, 30 November 1994. | 30/11/1994 |
| The paper seeks to establish whether clarification or exemption is required on Paragraph 3.1 statement of compliance about debt-listed companies. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02311 | Arlen plc CFACG(94) 9. | 30/11/1994 |
| Arlen plc made a statement about compliance with the Code which auditors reported as inadequate. As a result it was requested that Sir Adrian Cadbury write to the institutional directors requesting they should contact the company. See press cutting file for 3-page extract. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02313 | Letter, dated 19 October 1994, from Mr Gillum about audit committees. | 19/10/1994 |
| Recounts a case history of auditing and proposes a solution. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02315 | Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 7 March 1995. | 30/03/1995 |
| Topics covered include: successor body, independence of directors and the draft report on monitoring. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02317 | Minutes of meeting 7/12 /94. | 07/12/1994 |
| Issues raised include expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control systems, successor body and its remit. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02319 | Minutes of meeting at the Stock Exchange, 1 June 1995. | 01/06/1995 |
| Minutes of a meeting held to resolve apparent confusion about the Stock Exchange listing rules and the Code of Best Practice. The press line is to target specific areas of compliance rather than a blanket approach. 3 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02321 | Press briefing 24 May 1995, question and answer brief for the Chairman. | 24/05/1995 |
| The document gives answers to expected questions ranging from Stock Exchange listing rules, Greenbury committee, successor body, research, compliance with the code of best practice, non-executive directors. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02323 | Memo, dated 6 June 1995, to Committee members with handwritten notes by Sir Adrian Cadbury. | 06/06/1995 |
| Reports the meeting at the Stock Exchange with Michael Lawrence and John Kemp Welch. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02325 | Letter, dated 14 August 1995, from Nigel Peace, DTI. | 14/08/1995 |
| Letter discusses prosposed amendments to the Stock Exchange listing rules and its aim to establish itself as an effective regulator. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02327 | Memo and briefing for Chairman for Committee Meeting 7 March 1995, dated 3 March 1995. | 03/03/1995 |
| Mentions a request for Sir Adrian Cadbury to speak in Liverpool, articles appearing in the FT on 27 February 1995, and meeting with DTI on 7 March. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02328 | Untitled [press briefing?], undated document about compliance with the Code of Best Practice. | |
| The document lists 7 questions and answers about compliance with the Code of Best Practice. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02329 | Fax, dated 21 February 1995, to Sir Adrian Cadbury. | 21/02/1995 |
| Mentions arrangements for OECD, and query about independence of directors. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02331 | Letter, dated 22 February 1995, and meeting note from SW Treadgold, Financial Reporting Council. | 22/02/1995 |
| Meeting concerns the need for a successor committee, who will sponsor it, including dealing with remit, membership and financing. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02333 | Letter, dated 21 February 1995, from Alan MacDougall, PIRC, and reply from Sir Adrian Cadbury, 9 March 1995, to Anne Simpson, PIRC. | 21/02/1995 |
| Contains arrangements for AC to speak at PIRC conference and guidance on 'independence ' of directors and its relationship with compliance with the Code. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02335 | Brief breakdown of the Committee's income and expenditure, June 1991 to May 1995. | 07/03/1995 |
| Notes the percentage spent on salaries, public relations, research and other requirements. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02337 | Agenda, dated 2 March 1995, for meeting on 7 March, including minutes of the previous meeting and supporting papers. | 02/03/1995 |
| Includes PIRC's request for the Committee to define 'independence' of non-executive directors. A paper about the publication of the monitoring report is also included. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02339 | Press comment 1991-1994. | |
| Extensive collection of press cuttings. File | ||
| CAD-02341 | Correspondence, dated June and July 1992, from RHF Croft, Jeremy Orme, both of SIB and accompanying letter and document on auditing. | 31/07/1992 |
| These documents concentrate on auditing and its role in investment businesses. The Board supports the Auditing Practices Board, believing its primary function is to form and express an opinion. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02343 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Sir Richard Greenbury. | 31/07/1992 |
| Letter comments on board structure, especially unitary boards, the duties of directors to shareholders and the responsibilities of the external auditors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02345 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Clark Whitehill & Co. | 31/07/1992 |
| The response comments on the application of the Code to smaller listed companies, the effectiveness of internal control and the Caparo case. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02347 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Sir Andrew Hugh Smith, London Stock Exchange. | 31/07/1992 |
| Comments on statements of compliance with the code of best practice as an obligation but not a requirement of listing, responsibilities of the directors and financial reporting. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02349 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Howard Davies, CBI and a detailed CBI response to the draft report. | 31/07/1992 |
| Includes summary of CBI response (13 points) and the full response under headings such as statement of compliance, review of code, board structures, separation of roles, non-executive directors, directors' remuneration, auditing and going concern.
Also includes the draft response before approval by the CBI Council. 37 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02351 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, and comments on the draft report from BT O'Driscoll, ICI Group. | 31/07/1992 |
| The main comments relate to terms of reference of the Committee, internal control and internal audit. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02353 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Maureen Howe, Legal and General, and response to the draft code. | 31/07/1992 |
| Welcomes the code and comments with concerns about possible two-tier board and time-limited contracts for non-executives. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02355 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Neville Russell, accountants, and which includes comments on the draft report. | 31/07/1992 |
| Comments on potential difficulties with a voluntary code and its review, for smaller companies, emphasis on non-executive directors and goes on to specific points. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02357 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, and comments from Stoy Hayward. | 31/07/1992 |
| Comments on the draft report in detail on unified boards, separation of roles, board structures, non-executive directors, executive directors and directors' training. It also comments in some depth on audit committees, auditing, internal control systems and financial reporting. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02359 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Association of Investment Trusts. | 31/07/1992 |
| Comments on the challenges that smaller companies may have in complying with the Code. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02361 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, and detailed comments from Arthur Andersen. | 31/07/1992 |
| Contains detailed comments on the draft report. The main recommendation relates to the supervisory function of the board. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02363 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, and comments from Coopers & Lybrand. | 31/07/1992 |
| Main comments are on auditing, quality of boards and appointment to boards, monitoring compliance with the Code, two-tier boards and audit committees. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02365 | Letter, dated 31 July 1992, from Professor Gerald Vinten, Luton College of Higher Education. | 31/07/1992 |
| Generally supportive comments about the draft report. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02367 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, from JD Traynor, CRH plc. | 30/07/1992 |
| Expresses concerns about emphasis on control and monitoring, and the influence of accountants and auditors. It continues to make specific points. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02369 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992 from Institute of Investment Management and Research and accompanying comments. | 30/07/1992 |
| The document gives detailed comment on specific paragraphs in the draft code. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02371 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, from RWD Hanson, Hardys & Hanson plc. | 30/07/1992 |
| Comments on the cost of implementation for smaller companies. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02373 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, from Pannell Kerr Forster. | 30/07/1992 |
| Among topics covered are: unitary boards, audit committees, financial reporting, auditing and going concern. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02375 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, and comments from Anthony Williams, Hay Management Consultants. | 30/07/1992 |
| Comments on disclosure of remuneration, performance pay and access to the Audit Committee. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02377 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, from Lord Toombes of Brailes with further comments. | 30/07/1992 |
| Rolls-Royce's comments on potential differences of responsibilities between non-executive and executive directors. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02379 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, from PM Elliott, English China Clays. | 30/07/1992 |
| Comments on various committees, financial reporting, auditing and the going concern disclosure. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02381 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, from Mark Gifford-Gifford, Centre for Management Studies, University of Exeter. | 30/07/1992 |
| Comments on the Terms of Reference and standards of practice in unlisted companies,in addition to specific points. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02383 | Letter, dated 30 July 1992, and comments from NN Graham Maw, Rowe & Maw. | 30/07/1992 |
| Comments on the Code of Best Practice and sets out the author's own code besides commenting on other issues in the report, especially enforcement of the Code. 17 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02385 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from David Jinks, Cadbury Schweppes. | 29/07/1992 |
| Comments on potential for two-tier boards, enforcement, involvement of investors, various aspects of auditing, going concern and disclosure of directors' remuneration. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02387 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from Ewen Macpherson, 3i and findings from ukplc concerning the draft report. | 29/07/1992 |
| Comments on board of directors, non-executive directors, audit committees, reporting and the involvement of shareholders. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02389 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from CA Mallin, University of Liverpool. | 29/07/1992 |
| Comments on non-executive directors' roles and independence, board remuneration and auditing. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02391 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, and paper on contracting from K Cleaver, P Ormrod, University of Liverpool. | 29/07/1992 |
| Comments on contracts in corporate operations, accounting techniques and disclosure. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02393 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from JC Kay, Gaskell plc and comments on the draft report. | 29/07/1992 |
| Comments on alternative accounting treatments, application to smaller companies and non-executive directors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02395 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from TF Mathews, Building Societies Commission. | 29/07/1992 |
| Largely concerns building societies and the ratio of executive to non-executive directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02397 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from LE Linaker, IFMA and list of association members. | 29/07/1992 |
| The comments raise the issue of compliance for smaller companies and the possibility of distinctions between executive and non-executive directors. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02399 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from JNC James, Grosvenor Estate Holdings. | 29/07/1992 |
| Comments on non-executive directors access to independent financial advice. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02401 | Letter, dated 29 July 1992, from WM Rees and Saleem Sheikh, City of London Polytechnic and paper on corporate governance and corporate control. | 29/07/1992 |
| Includes a paper entitled 'Corporate governance and corporate control: self-regulation or stautory codification? A comment on the draft report of the Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance. 26 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02403 | Comments on the draft report of the Cadbury Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance by the Law Society, July 1992. w | 01/07/1992 |
| Legal Practice Directorate Memorandum no. 271. It comments on the application of the code to smaller companies. 12 pp. | ||
| CAD-02405 | Letter, dated 28 July 1992, from McKenna & Co. | 28/07/1992 |
| Letter covers enforcement of the code, the role of non-executive directors, separation of the roles of Chief Executive and Chairman, shareholders' role and that of the auditors with respect to fraud. 3 pp. | ||
| CAD-02407 | Letter, dated 28 July 1992, from BDO Binder Hamlyn. | 28/07/1992 |
| Comments on Code of Best Practice, audit committees, directors' contracts, reporting and aspects of auditing. 6 pp. | ||
| CAD-02409 | Letter, dated 28 July 1992, from Grant Thornton. | 28/07/1992 |
| Comments on implementation by self-regulation vs legislation, applicability to smaller companies, non-executive directors and going concern. 5 pp. | ||
| CAD-02411 | Letter, dated 28 July 1992, from Serious Fraud Office. | 28/07/1992 |
| Comments on auditors' statutory protection and the role of non-executive directors. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-02413 | Letter, dated 28 July 1992, from Ian Harrison, Courtaulds plc with comments on the draft report. | 28/07/1992 |
| Comments on the requirement for interim financial reports to include balance sheets, access to professional advice for non-executive directors and the roles of directors at an AGM. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-02415 | Letter and comments, dated 27 July 1992, from Donald B Butcher, representing the UK Shareholders' Association. | |
| Comments on and suggests approaches on various aspects of AGMs, creating two classes of non-executive directors. Butcher supports rotation of auditors. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02417 | Letter, dated 9 July 1992, from Marlene Winfield of the Public Interest Research Centre and enclosure of Social Audits' 'minding your own Business' [missing]. | 09/07/1992 |
| Comments mostly on the role of employees. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02419 | Letter and report, dated 24 July 1992, from the Institute of Internal Auditors. | 24/07/1992 |
| Comments on codes for standards of conduct, the role of internal auditors and an auditing committee, fraud and compliance with the code. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02421 | Comments, dated 24 July 1992, from Catherine Gowthorpe, Lancashire Polytechnic Business School. | 24/07/1992 |
| Comments at length on non-executive directors - the qualities required, their financial interests and selection. Also includes comments on the board and in detail on aspects of auditing. 17 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02423 | Letter and comments, dated 23 July 1992, from Blenyth Jenkins, the Institute of Directors. | 23/07/1992 |
| Comments in the context of the wider context of corporate governance, while focussing on internal control, self-regulation and enforcement, interim financial reporting and auditing. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02425 | Correspondence from Ron Dearing, Financial Reporting Council, including responses to the draft report from ICAEW, Rowena Mills Associates, Delta plc and Sears plc between 1 May 1992 and 23 July 1992. | 01/05/1992 |
| Includes comments on differentiation between executive and non-executive board members, role of auditors and non-audit fees. Memo from Nigel Peace included. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02427 | Comments, dated 23 July 1992, from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. | 23/07/1992 |
| Comments on the separation of roles, non-executive directors , internal control systems, audit and remuneration committees and various aspects of auditing. 12 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02429 | Letter, dated 23 July 1992, and paper to a meeting ' The Stock Exchange and its customers in the 1990s', Glasgow 28 May 1992 and various newspaper articles. | 23/07/1992 |
| Comments on the issue of independence of non-executive directors. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02430 | Extract from Country Casuals Annual reports 1992/3. | 01/01/1993 |
| Extract outlines the role of non-executive directors and committees within the board of directors. 2 pp. | ||
| CAD-02431 | Letter, dated 3 August 1992, from Julian Hepplewhite, Alliance and Leicester, transmitted by fax. | 03/08/1992 |
| Comments on internal control systems requirements, going concern, auditing, submission of questions to the AGM and who should deal with specific types of question. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02433 | Letter, dated 4 August 1992, to JP Charkham, Bank of England, enclosing comments on the draft report. | 04/08/1992 |
| Comments in the manner of a learned paper, highlighting some alternatives or where the report could have been stronger and monitoring compliance. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02435 | Letter, dated 4 August 1992, from Bill Morrison, Auditing Practices Board. | 04/08/1992 |
| Comments on the practicality of auditors commenting on corporate governance compliance while proposing an alternative method and also comments on interim reporting. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02437 | Letter, dated 6 August 1992, from Geoffrey Mulcahy, Kingfisher. | |
| Comments on the tone of the draft report, non-executive directors, remuneration, audit and code compliance as a listing requirement. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02439 | Correspondence, dated 3 August 1992, with the Brian Thompson, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. | 03/08/1992 |
| Comments on the tone of the report, enforcement of the Code of Best Practice and the auditor's role in reviewing compliance with the Code. Other comments include sizeable subsidiaries, board procedures and directors' service contracts. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02441 | Letter, dated 5 August 1992, from JF O'Mahony, Ladbrooke Group plc. | 05/08/1992 |
| Comments on the availability of high calibre non-executive directors, unitary boards, internal auditors and auditor rotation. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02443 | Letter, dated 5 August 1992, from Malcolm Bruce, Liberal Democrat Trade and Industry Spokesman. | 05/08/1992 |
| Comments on the rejected statutory approach, the role of non-executive directors, separation of roles, audit committees and commends employee involvement. Quarantining auditors is advocated. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02445 | Letter, dated 6 August 1992, from MA Smith, SG Warburg & Co. | 06/08/1992 |
| Comments on the timescale for implementation, making compliance with the Code of Practice an obligation to achieve Stock Exchange listing, smaller companies, separation of roles, independence of non-executive directors, the requirement for a 'going concern' statement and aspects of auditing. 3 pp. | ||
| CAD-02447 | Letter, dated 7 August 1992, from Ernst & Young. | 07/08/1992 |
| Questions the likely effectivess of parts of the Code including subjectivity of statement of compliance. Comments on non-executives and their role vs independent directors, unitary boards, audit committees, financial reporting and various aspects of auditing. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02449 | Letter, dated 7 August 1992, from JE Rogers, National Association of Pension Funds. | 07/08/1992 |
| Comments on various paragraphs in section 4 in detail and also on auditing. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02451 | Comments from VW Benjamin, undated. | |
| Comments on the absence of input from business, executive remuneration, separation of roles, application of the code to smaller listed companies and various aspects of auditing. Also includes comments on specific paragraphs. 10 pp. | ||
| CAD-02453 | Letter, dated 11 August 1992, from David Adams, British Rail Pension Trustee Company Limited. | 11/08/1992 |
| Includes the Company's corporate governance policy. Comments on the need to enforce compliance, accounting standards and reporting requirements, separation of roles and roles of non-executive directors. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02455 | Letter, dated 4 August 1992, from Sir Alick Rankin, Scottish & Newcastle plc. | 04/08/1992 |
| Comments on the division between executive and non-executive directors, pensions governance, shareholders and gives detailed comments on specific paragraphs. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02457 | Letter, dated 4 August 1992, from SAT Foster, South Western Electricity plc. | 04/08/1992 |
| Comments on different responsibilities of directors and auditors and the section in the draft report on the Board. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02459 | Correspondence, dated July / August 1992 between Sir Adrian Cadbury and Tony Hirst, Association of Independent Museums. | 01/07/1992 |
| Hirst expresses concern about the suggestion that non-executive directors should only serve on one board. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02461 | Letter, dated 5 August 1992, from MN Karmel, British Bankers' Association. | 05/08/1992 |
| Comments on independence of non-executive directors. This seems to be intended to be an addition to comments sent in July 1992, but not traced. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02463 | Comments, dated 10 August 1992, from GT Southern, Humberside County Council. | 10/08/1992 |
| Comments on board structures and accountability, shareholder participation and auditors. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02465 | Letter, dated 10 August 1992 from RC Grayson, British Petroleum company plc. | 10/08/1992 |
| Comments on the perceived division of roles for executive and non-executive directors and auditors responsibility to review a company's (non)/compliance with the Code. Further comments on internal controls are included. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02467 | Letter, dated 10 August 1992, and comments from IL Rushton, ABI. | 10/08/1992 |
| Comments on issues of compliance and its enforcement. It also includes detailed comments by paragraph on non-executive directors, various aspects of boards, committees, financial reporting, auditing and shareholders. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02469 | Letter, dated 14 August 1992, and comments from RF Hussey, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. | 14/08/1992 |
| Questions the feasibility of the timescale for compliance, while supporting voluntary compliance. Most recommendations are supported as they are already recommendations of the Institute. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02471 | Letter and comments, dated 14 August 1992, from the Association of Authorised Public Accountants. | 14/08/1992 |
| Comments on various aspects of auditing, duties and responsibilities of directors and their contracts. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02473 | Letter, dated 18 August 1992, from DF Macquaker. | 18/08/1992 |
| Main comment relates to internal controls, based on experience in the public sector. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02475 | Fax, dated 19 August [1992], from Sir Adrian Cadbury to Nigel Peace, about wording of 5.34, clipped to letter from MJ Harding, Ernst & Young, dated 3 August 1994. | 19/08/1992 |
| Asks Nigel Peace's opinion of alternative working for para 5.34. This may have been prompted by comments on the draft report from among others Ernst & Young as it is clipped to a letter saying they may have been wrong in their criticisms. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02477 | Letter, dated 25 August 1992, from KPMG with comments on the draft report, transmitted by fax. | 25/08/1992 |
| The comments are the conclusions from a discussion held with a group of non-executive directors and some of the firm's partners. Topics included: the responsibilities of directors, going concern statements, shareholders responsibilities, auditing and internal control. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02479 | Letter, dated 21 August 1992, and comments from Andrew C Woods, the Investor Relations Society. | 21/08/1992 |
| Comments on shareholder responsibilities, communications between companies and shareholders, executive remuneration and accounting standards. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02481 | Letter, dated 27 August 1992, with comments from the Society of Labour Lawyers. | 27/08/1992 |
| Comments on compliance and enforcement of the code and possible extensions. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02483 | Correspondence, dated August 1992, from McMullen & Sons and to Andrew Hugh Smith about specific cases. | 21/08/1992 |
| Expresses concerns about the 'Continuing Obligation' as the companies have some shares listed on the London Stock Exchange. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02485 | Comments, dated 15 September 1992, from Roger Morton. | 15/09/1992 |
| Comments on institutional shareholders, and shareholder voting and communication during takeover bids. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02487 | Letter, dated 17 September 1992, and paper on corporate governance and the private shareholder, from Derek H Broome. | 17/09/1992 |
| Paper sets out a proposal to bring institutional and private shareholders together. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02489 | The questionnaire on corporate governance arising out the Oxford Law Colloquium 1992 and the collated answers to it, 27 October 1992. | 27/10/1992 |
| Questionnaire covered the Code of Best Practice, executive remuneration, activities of directors and others and auditing. 34 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02491 | Letter, dated 3 November 1992, and the results of a survey by Pauffley & Co, from Nick Glanvill. | 03/11/1992 |
| Reports the results of a survey to establish how recommendations by the Committee and the Accounting Standards Board were received. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02492 | Letter, dated 11 |November 1992 from Sr Michael Angus, CBI. | 11/11/1992 |
| Thanks for contributing to a CBI event. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-02493 | Correspondence between the Committee and AJ Michie, Lloyds Bank, and also Hambros plc, most recent dated 25 September 1992. | 25/09/1992 |
| Proposed wording defining 'independent' non-executive directors. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02494 | Letter, dated 13 November 1992, from Michael Lawrence, 100 Group of finance directors. | 13/11/1992 |
| Letter of thanks to Sir Adrian for talking about the progress on the Cadbury report. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-02495 | Correspondence, dated 18 November 1992 between Sir Adrian Cadbury and PVS Manduca and HM Priestly, both of the Association of Investment Trusts. | 18/11/1992 |
| Comments on the high proportion of non-executive directors in investment trusts and includes a draft guidelines about non-executive directors of investment trusts.
Relevance of the code to investment trusts 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02497 | Letter, dated 26 November 1992, from Robin [Leigh-Pemberton], Bank of England. | 26/11/1992 |
| Letter of thanks for the report. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02499 | Correspondence, dated November, from Clive Boxer, Davies Arnold Cooper and Laurence Cockcroft of Transparency International and KG Wilton. | 01/01/1992 |
| Davies, Arnold, Cooper proposes insurance for non-executive directors. Transparency International asks for support for its cause. Wilton proposes greater involvement of institutional shareholders. 17 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02500 | Correspondence , December 1992, praising the work of the Committee and its final report. | 01/12/1992 |
| Includes congratulatory letters from: Accounting Standards Board, CBI and press release, press release from Institute of Directors, press release from CBI (Confederation of British Industry) and Coats Viyella. Also includes acknowledgement from Department of Trade and Industy about staff. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02501 | Letter, dated 3 December [1992], from Viscount Watkinson. | 03/12/1992 |
| Sent after the launch of the final report. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02503 | Correspondence up 11 December 1992 with Gavin Burnett and David Lewis, Molyneux Estates. | 11/12/1993 |
| Peace gives pointers concerning points raised: audit and remuneration committees and application of the Code to smaller companies. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02505 | Correspondence, dated 22 December 1992, between Sir Adrian Cadbury and IA Ziff, Stylo plc. | 22/12/1992 |
| Ziff raises the issue of the significant delay between the market and the small shareholder receiving information. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02507 | Letter, dated 11 December 1992, from CJ Eaglen. | 11/12/1992 |
| Concerns legal aspects of corporate governance. Clearly, seems to have been earlier correspondence between Eaglen and Sir Adrian. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02508 | Correspondence, dated December 1992, form Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. | 01/12/1992 |
| Both letters offer congratulations on the final report. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02509 | Letter, dated 10 December 1992, from Brian Thompson, ICSA. | 10/12/1992 |
| ICSA advises it will publish a schedule of matters that boards should consider. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02510 | Correspondence, December 1992, from Ellen R. Schneider-Lenne and APH Herd. | 01/12/1992 |
| Herd comments that companies should not find the recommendations too onerous and that the Committee will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the implementation of the Code. Scheider-Lenne is replying to comments that the number of outside directorships should be limited to one. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02511 | Letter, dated 20 May 1994, from Paul Hague, Business & Market Research, and report of survey of non-executive directors. | 20/05/1994 |
| Summarises the findings of a survey of opinion about the role of non-executive directors in improving corporate governance. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02513 | Letter, dated 21 April 1994, from Sir Ron Dearing, chairman of Camelot. | 21/04/1994 |
| Seeks clarification about the number of independent non-executive directors. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02515 | Fax, dated 3 April 1994, from G.G. Beale & Co. | 03/04/1994 |
| Seems from the fax there has been earlier correspondence. Beale speaks of plans to implement the Cadbury proposals. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02517 | Letter, dated 23 February 1994, from Dermot de Trafford, Institute of Directors. | 23/02/1994 |
| Comments on the recent Auditing Practices Board exposure drafts and too warmly welcoming them. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02519 | Financial reporting and corporate governance 'overload', notes of a meeting held on 13 December 1993, at the Financial Reporting Council. | 22/02/1994 |
| The meeting arose from a CBI letter raising three points among which was the suggestion that accountants had gone further than the Cadbury Committee intended. Points covered included: internal control, going concern, and the proposed publication of a joint programme of ASB, APB, and English and Scottish accountancy institutes. 7 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02521 | Letter, dated 1 October 1993, from Sir Timothy Harford. | 01/10/1993 |
| Letter asks for Sir Adrian's help to lobby for consistent tax treatment of D & O insurance policies (applies to non-executive directors). 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02523 | Letter, dated 23 August 1993, from Paul Richards, Institute of Investment Management and Research. | 23/08/1993 |
| Letter comments on the confusion between executive/non-executive directors, their independence and how that is counted if they are also Chairman. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02525 | Letter, dated 31 December 1993, from JJ Goodman, Guarantee Equity & Management. | 31/12/1993 |
| Concentrates on the experiences, including exposure to legal actions, of non-executive directors. 2 pp, | Download | |
| CAD-02527 | Correspondence (September & November) with Eversheds (for Tolley's), and Theodore Goddard about the directors' responsibilities statements. | 01/11/1993 |
| This refers to the wording in reports and accounts about Directors' responsibilities as mention in the Code of Best Practice. Also included is the text of an article for the Law Society's Gazette. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02529 | Draft memo, undated, to Company Secretaries of Listed and USM companies and all Yellow Book subscribers. | 01/01/1993 |
| Advises all Stock Exchange-listed companies, USM companies and Yellow Book subscribers that they should report compliance with the Cadbury Code for the first financial report filed after 30 June 1993. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-02531 | Letter, dated 25 October 1993, from Howard Davies and paper (C 66 93)on financial reporting and governance, endorsed by the CBI Council. | 25/10/1993 |
| The paper sets out the many recent reforms in financial reporting and auditing practices. It supports the Cadbury proposals but calls for more coordination and consistency between the various bodies with a role in financial reporting and auditing. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02533 | Letter, dated 7 September 1993, from Dermot de Trafford, Institute of Directors. | 07/09/1993 |
| Author sends his comments on agenda items for Committee meeting, namely, 1 - extending the Code to large private companies, including extending the Code to smaller listed companies and comments on terminology for executive and non-executive directors. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02535 | Letter, dated 3 September 1993, from Rosalind Gilmore, Building Societies Commission and a consultaion draft on corporate governance for building societies. | 03/09/1993 |
| In addition to enclosing draft guidance on corporate governance for consultation, the letter asks if the proposed acknowledgement is acceptable. 23 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02537 | Letter, dated 2 July 1993, from Robert Charlesworth, including guidance on how auditors handle a statement of compliance with the Code of Best Practice and review interim reports. | 02/07/1993 |
| There is draft guidance on compliance with the Code of Best Practice and also guidance on the topic issued in December 1993. In July 1993 the APB issued a draft for comment on reviewing interim financial information. 57 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02539 | Correspondence, February 1993, to the Committee Secretary from MB Sayers, Norton Rose and LC Ward, Dundas & Wilson and Hugh Collum, SnithKline Beecham. | 11/02/1993 |
| Comments on: responsibilities of nominaton committees and their formation as standing or ad hoc committees; length of directors' contracts; guidance on access to independent professional advice. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-02540 | Sections dealing with board performance from a Birmingham Midshires Building Society internal documentation. | 01/03/1993 |
| Sections included are: Board performance reviews; Borad health check; Career resume. 33 pp. | ||
| CAD-02541 | Handover notes (mostly handwritten), December 1992, from Nigel Peace to Gina Cole. | 01/12/1992 |
| The notes cover the 'live' administrative issues. Note about contract with Gee for publishing the final report. 4 pp. | ||
| CAD-03101 | Letters, dated 28 August 1992 from Sandy Easterbrook of Mallesons Stephen Jacques and accompanying paper on the issues of the AWA case. | 28/08/1992 |
| Includes a detailed paper on the implications of an Australian judgement regarding auditor negligence and the duties and responsibilities of the board of directors, including non-executive directors. 32 pp. | ||
| CAD-03103 | Letters, dated April and May 1993 and supporting papers. | 01/05/1993 |
| Correspondence regarding corporate governance in private practice professional body and review of partnership board structure. 30 pp. | ||
| CAD-03105 | Corporate governance: who's calling the tune? Paper to the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors. | 02/12/1993 |
| This is the keynote address which summarises the Code of Best Practice and records a question and answer section, to the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors. 25 pp. | ||
| CAD-03107 | Letter, dated 18 November 1993, and report, 'Implementing Cadbury in the medium-sized company: a survey of practice and intentions, November 1993.' | 18/11/1993 |
| This report covers medium-sized companies as opposed to the July report covering the top 200. 34 pp. | ||
| CAD-03108 | Publications on internal control, financial reporting, going concern and a survey of compliance. | 01/01/1993 |
| These publications aim to provide background, guidance or give an overview of the response to the report. 100+ | ||
| CAD-03109 | Letter, dated 23 September 1991, from Roger Gray, CIMA and supporting evidence. | 23/09/1991 |
| This is a reply to a request for comments on financial reporting, audit committees and the responsibilities of auditors. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03110 | Publications on corporate governance and compliance with the Code of Best Practice. | 01/01/1994 |
| Includes work done for the sub committee on implementation of the Code of Best Practice. 18 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03111 | Handwritten notes, undated, headed 'Views'. | |
| Contains notes that appear to be drawn from a variety of sources, e.g. Mercury Asset Management, Accountancy Age, Coopers & Lybrand, The Times (Graham Searjeant), CIMA, ICAS, FRAG. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03112 | Memoranda to the Committee from the Financial Reporting and Auditing Group 1- giving more power to shareholders in their dealings with auditors CFACG(91)9 FRAG and 2 - the form an content of financial reporting. | 01/10/1991 |
| These documents consider the issues in detail. These documents should be with the minutes which are missing. 14 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03113 | Making corporate governance more effective, personal paper by Professor JP(Ian) Percy, 19 December 1990. | 19/12/1990 |
| This paper is unpublished and covers fraud, auditors' responsibilities, directors' responsibilities with recommendations. 23 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03115 | Proposals on auditors, dated 31 October 1991. | 31/10/1991 |
| This typewritten note summarises comments on auditors by four people: Austin Mitchell, Marjorie Mowlam, James Leek and Brandon Gough. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03117 | Letter, dated 11 July 1991, and final draft by Bow Group Committee paper on corporate governance. | 11/07/1991 |
| Bow Group paper contains recommendations on non-executive directors, remuneration committees, audit committees, separation of roles, training for directors and their contracts, reporting auditing and memo from Sir Adrian Cadbury. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03119 | Partial copy of 'In the Supreme Court of the state of California' Bily v Arthur Young, Shea v Arthur Young, S017199. | 02/08/1992 |
| Contains the first two pages of the filing regarding the extent of an accountant's duty of care in the preparation of an independent audit of client's financial statements extends to persons other than the client. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03120 | Paper to the CFACG : the statutory definition of auditor's responsibilities: the Caparo case CFACG(91) 10. | 03/10/1991 |
| . 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03121 | Handwritten notes by Sir Adrian Cadbury on Caparo, undated, headed lack of awareness of what accounts stand for and degree of reliability. | |
| Handwritten notes appear to have been taken in meeting with legal advisors. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03123 | Letter, dated 31 May 1991, from JA Leek, Caparo with attached press cuttings and text of his speech to London Practioner [sic, practitioner] Board, April 1991. | 31/05/1991 |
| Letter expresses keenness to give evidence to the Committee and includes FT article and Leek's presentation to the London Practitioner Board, 19 April 1991. 10 pp. | ||
| CAD-03125 | Memo, dated 21 October 1991, from Nigel Peace to Sir Adrian about the Caparo case. | |
| Memo discusses the difference in the judgements given by the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords and includes the Coopers and Lybrand document on the Caparo decision. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03217 | Shearman & Sterling's memo to clients, 'Executive pay: the heat is on'. | 01/03/1992 |
| Covers the background to complaints about high levels of executive pay and reform proposals. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03219 | Memo, undated (c1992), about directors' remuneration. | 01/06/1992 |
| Notes on directors' remuneration in the US, especially shareholder input, in particular the SEC proposals. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03221 | Letter, dated 15 June 1992, from Neville Bain, Coats Viyella giving comments on the draft report and Code of Best Practice. | 15/06/1992 |
| Includes comments on audit committees, the role of auditors, board effectiveness and internal system controls. 5 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03223 | Letter, dated 23 June 1992, from Top Pay Research Group. | 23/06/1992 |
| Comments on the provisions for non-executive directors to take advice and their roles and responsibilities, independence of auditors, directors' remuneration. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03225 | Paper by Mick Newmarch to ICAEW 1992 conference. | 26/06/1992 |
| Mick Newmarsh covers the issues of shareholders and their participation in management, non-executive directors, audit and remuneration committees, separation of roles, financial reporting and auditor fee independence. 20 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03227 | Testimony of Richard C Breeden, Chairman of US Securities and Exchange Commission, concerning executive compensation, 4 June 1992. | 04/06/1992 |
| The paper covers performance and remuneration, enhanced disclosure for investors while not supporting government regulation of compensation packages. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03229 | Correspondence, dated May and June 1992, between Prof JM Samuels and Nigel Peace with supporting paper on directors' remuneration. | 19/05/1992 |
| Paper concerns availability to shareholders of information about executive remuneration, based on an examination of Annual Reports. 9 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03231 | Letter, dated 12 November 1992, from Beharrell, Thompson. | |
| Raises SEC approach to corporate governance, compliance with Code of Best practice, auditors and the cost of compliance. It includes the documents from the SEC about executive compensation. 3 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03232 | Letter, dated 30 October 1992, from Arthur Fleischer, chairman of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobsen with their 1992 paper on executive compensation. | 30/10/1992 |
| Full title 'Proxy reform and executive compensation reporting requirements: a new era of SEC activisim. 22 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03233 | Correspondence, dated 10 April 1992, from JE Rogers, the National Association of Pension Funds. | 10/04/1992 |
| Correspondence concerns increased voting by institutional shareholders with samples from Royal Insurance, General Accident and Lloyds Bank. 7 pp. | ||
| CAD-03234 | Untitled and undated, definitions of 'corporate governance' by Nigel Peace with a later note by Sir Adrian Cadbury. | |
| Sets out a definition and the definition used in the final report. Note this occurs in the file BEFORE CAD-03233. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03235 | Correspondence with Peter Stormonth Darling, Mercury Asset Management and handwritten note by Nigel Peace. | 01/10/1991 |
| Confidential paper, with very limited circulation, comments on institutional investors and non-executive directors, remuneration and auditors. 15 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03236 | Letter, dated 6 September 1991, and documents on the non-executive director in the UK and corporate governance: the art of good boardmaking from CRA - Corporate Renewal Associates. | 06/09/1991 |
| Includes handwritten notes by Sir Adrian Cadbury and a summary of CRAs' corporate governance colloquium, 4 Dec 1991. 40 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03237 | Briefing notes for lunch with regional city editors, 10 August 1992. | 10/08/1992 |
| This document updates the editors about responses received, the challenges of enforcement and criticism. Also on the back are hand written notes about the role of non-executive directors, cost-benefit, small companies and directors' pay. 1 p. | ||
| CAD-03238 | Draft, the financial aspects of corporate governance briefing, 13 May 1991. | 13/05/1991 |
| This is the briefing to launch a high level review. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03239 | Letter, dated 14 July 1992, to the Editor of the Sunday Telegraph, from Sir Adrian Cadbury. | 14/07/1992 |
| Letter refutes the claim that non-executive directors should only hold one such directorship. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03241 | Letter, dated 14 July 1992, to the Editor of the International Financial Law Review. | 14/07/1992 |
| Letter refutes the claim that non-executive directors should only hold one such directorship. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03243 | Letter, dated 23 July from PJ Butler, KPMG and paper, Reports on the application of acconting principles [Canada]. | 23/07/1991 |
| Paper sets out rules on professional conduct when 'opinion shopping' is an issue. 10 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03245 | A note, date 27 June 1991, on corporate governance. | 27/06/1991 |
| The note sets outs a what good corporate governance will achieve and how it is to be achieved. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03247 | Letter, 18 September 1992, from JP Charkham. | 18/09/1992 |
| JP Charkham mentions conversation with Michael Angus about separation of roles. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03249 | Letter and note, dated 24 March 1992, from JP Charkham. | 24/03/1992 |
| The note suggests a definition of corporate governance that includes employees, alternative working for the foreword and some suggestions on tenure. 2 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03251 | Correspondence with Mr Ross Goobey, June 1993 concerning directors' contracts. | 16/06/1993 |
| Correspondence centres on 'somewhat fudge' remark by ARG in connection with Cadbury Committee and directors' contracts. 4 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03253 | Letter, 3 September 1993, and copy of article by Dr Sadtler on the board in corporate strategy. | 03/09/1993 |
| The paper appeared in Long Range Planning vol. 26(4), p112-113. 1 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03255 | Papers to committee meeting on 26 February 1992 including implications of committee's proposals and EC company law proposals. | 21/02/1992 |
| Includes report of a meeting with EC to discuss possible conflicts with the Committee's proposals and summaries the present position of the EC company law proposals. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03257 | Letter, dated 19 December 1990, from JP Percy, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. | 19/12/1990 |
| Indicates letter covered a paper for discussion but is not included. Sir Adrian's handwritten notes are on the reverse. 2 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03259 | Correspondence, January to March 1992, with CRW Wysock Wright about part-time Chairmen. | 01/01/1992 |
| Correspondence is largely between Wysock Wright and Sir Brian Corby, Prudential. 6 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03261 | A paper, dated 12 March 1992, giving CBI preliminary evidence to the Committee. | 12/03/1992 |
| The paper covers the role and duties of directors, the responsibilities of institutional shareholders, auditors responsibilities and liabilities, accounting standards and pension fund management issues. 8 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03263 | CBI Birmingham dinner party guest list for 2 October 1991. | 02/10/1991 |
| Lists guests and their companies. 1 p. | Download | |
| CAD-03265 | Correspondence with Guinness plc during 1991 and 1992 about roles of directors and separation of roles. | 23/07/1991 |
| Includes correspondence from an institutional investor and articles of association of Guinness. 11 pp. | Download | |
| CAD-03267 | File contains mainly press notices and articles from late 1995. | 01/12/1995 |
| Also included are some responses to a questionnaire seeking opinions on topics for review. file | ||
| CAD-03291 | Correspondence with a variety of bodies and people. | 01/06/1992 |
| Acknowledgements for copies of draft report, dinners and international spread of Committee's report. 10 pp. |