HC Deb 23 January 2002 vol 378 cc913-4W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will suspend Arthur Andersen accountants from Government contracts until the US Senate Committee investigation into Enron is completed. [28518]

Mr. Andrew Smith

I am aware of no evidence to suggest any involvement by UK members of Arthur Andersen and so there are no grounds to consider suspending the firm from Government contracts.