HC Deb 04 May 1965 vol 711 cc1193-4

Lords Amendment: In page 7, line 21, after "Minister" insert after consultation with the Authority".

Mr. Stonehouse

I beg to move That this House cloth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment.

The noble Lords in another place felt that the Authority should have power to choose and to appoint the auditors to the Authority. We find ourselves not in agreement with this view. The Minister appoints the auditors on behalf of the public, and it would not be wise or just to the general community for the Autho- rity to be responsible for the appointment. It is, however, felt that there would be much advantage in the Authority being consulted before the appointment is made. That is the intention of the Amendment.

Question put and agreed to.