HC Deb 07 June 1989 vol 154 cc174-5W
Mr. Franks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will exercise his powers under section 22(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1982 to require the Audit Commission to order an extraordinary audit into loans made by the Barrow-in-Furness borough council to Barrow Borough Transport Ltd.

Mr. Gummer

These are matters which the auditor would normally examine in the course of the audit and on which he could take such action as he thought necessary.

Mr. Franks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek to obtain a copy of the report by the chief executive of Barrow-in-Furness borough council dated 20 April and entitled "Inquiry into the Formation of Barrow Borough Transport Ltd. and the Borough Council's Investment in the Company".

Mr. Gummer

This is a matter for the local authority and its auditor.