HC Deb 29 June 1994 vol 245 c610W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to investigate the relationship between the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and major accountancy firms.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

I have no such plans.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will initiate an inquiry into the role of British accountancy firms in money laundering in the case of AGIP.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

[holding answer 28 June 1994]: No. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has already investigated this matter.