HC Deb 14 February 1980 vol 978 c772W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if the certification officer is satisfied with the accounts of the Grunwick strike fund.

Mr. Mayhew

The certification officer is an independent public official for whom my right hon. Friend is not answerable to Parliament because he is not subject to the instructions of the Secretary of State as to how he exercises his statutory obligations in particular cases.