§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will explain the basis for the Audit Commission's fees increase of 6.5 per cent.
§ Mr. ChopeThe Audit Commission consulted the local authority associations and the accountancy bodies on its fee proposals as required by statute. My Department has asked the commission to send the hon. Member a copy of the consultation document, which explains the basis of the fees increase.