§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Chairman of the Finance and Services Committee if the Finance and Services Committee will undertake a study of the value for money obtained by House of Commons services.
§ Mr. ChannonA rolling programme of audits of House services is already being carried out by the internal auditor and his staff under the supervision of the Finance and Services Committee as the audit committee of the House. The studies seek to measure and evaluate the systems of internal controls and include a value-for-money scrutiny of economy, efficiency and effectiveness. The Committee intends to keep the programme under review and ensure that it covers the activities of all Departments of the House.