HC Deb 16 March 1922 vol 151 cc2359-60
44. Sir A. WILLIAMSON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether a fellow of the Corporation of Accountants is eligible for appointment as a public auditor, under the Friendly Societies Acts, in Scotland?

Mr. YOUNG

The answer is in the negative, except in the case of a person with these qualifications who had been appointed prior to the introduction of the regulation prescribing certain qualifications.

Sir A. WILLIAMSON

Will my hon. Friend say why the members of this corporation are not eligible?

Mr. YOUNG

I could not say, in a historical matter like this, why it is so.

Sir A. WILLIAMSON

If the qualification be a good one, would it not be wise to open the door to them?

Mr. YOUNG

That, surely, must be a matter of opinion and argument at greater length than I can deal with it in answer to a question.