HC Deb 19 December 1984 vol 70 c293
20. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the accounting practices within the nationalised industries for which he is responsible.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Yes, I am satisfied with the accounting practices employed by those industries within my Department's responsibility in preparing statutory accounts.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

Has the Minister ever intervened to direct British Shipbuilders as to the way in which it prepares its accounts?

Mr. Lamont

I have never issued a directive to British Shipbuilders about the preparation of its accounts, although a couple of years ago we had discussions about the presentation of results as between different divisions.

Mr. Speaker

Question No. 21.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker

I shall take the point of order at the end of Question Time.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

A number of hon. Members wished to ask supplementary questions on my question No. 20.

Mr. Speaker

Order. A number of hon. Members—well over 40 of them — wish to ask the remaining questions on the Order Paper.