§ Mr. KilfoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to restructure the Merseyside development corporation.
§ Mr. Robin SquireIn 1991 a financial management and policy review—FMPR—was carried out at Merseyside development corporation, as part of the Department's role in sponsoring non-departmental public bodies. The FMPR was based on four studies covering management, staffing, audit and pay and conditions. As the FMPR resulted in changes within the MDC's structure, there are no further proposals for any more changes.
§ Mr. KilfoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish an audit of the finances of the Merseyside development corporation.
§ Mr. Robin SquireMerseyside development corporation is subject to an annual audit by independent external auditors, appointed by the Secretary of State. The auditors' report is published in the corporation's annual report. A full copy of the financial statements is available from the corporation on request.