HC Deb 18 May 1882 vol 269 c950
MR. M'LAREN

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Whether it is true, as stated in the newspapers, that the Government are going to introduce a measure for the compulsory audit of the accounts of friendly societies; and, whether the Government have or intend to acquire any information as to the views of friendly societies on the subject?

MR. COURTNEY

Her Majesty's Government have no intention of proposing any legislation on the subject.