Government approval for director remuneration required before payment; retrospective validation generally refused absent exceptional delay. Increase in director remuneration or payments effectively for duties ordinarily expected of a director require prior Government approval; reasonable reimbursement of expenses is allowed. Professional fees for services beyond ordinary directoral duties may differ, but any payment overlapping directoral functions needs sanction. Companies must obtain approval before paying remuneration or effecting appointments, as retrospective validation will generally be refused absent unavoidable delay.