§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what contracts, including those relating to privatisations, the Government have awarded since 1979 to accountancy firms criticised by Department of Trade and Industry inspectors or sued for negligence by the Government;
(2) whether any advisors from accountancy firms sued for negligence by the Government or criticised by Department of Trade and Industry inspectors have been seconded to Government Departments.
§ Mr. RedwoodThis information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.