National Audit Office

HC Deb 16 June 2004 vol 422 c1011W

Mr. Leigh

To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission whether the Commission has reached a decision on the external audit arrangements for the National Audit Office. [179098]

Mr. Alan Williams

In exercise of its powers under section 4(5) of the National Audit Act 1983, the Commission has approved the renewal for a further two years of the appointment of Haines Watts as auditors of the National Audit Office. This arrangement covers the audits of the financial years 2004–05 and 2005ߝ06.