§ 110. Mr. E. Fletcherasked the Paymaster-General, as representing the Lord President of the Council, whether he is aware that the new Charter sought by the Institute of Chartered Accountants to give effect to the proposed merger with the Society of Incorporated Accountants would restrict entry to the profession to those who take articles, and would deprive a large number of potential candidates from entering the profession, as hitherto, under the byelaws of the society; that this tendency is inequitable and contrary to the public interest; and what steps he is taking in the matter.
§ Mr. MaudlingThe Institute of Chartered Accountants has submitted for approval amendments in its Charter which give effect to the proposed scheme integrating the Society of Incorporated Accountants with the Institute.
The Privy Council is still considering these proposals which will, if approved, result in the Society ceasing to exist. Future entry to membership of the Institute will be as heretofore confined
130WOctober, 1956, about recruitment to, and resignations from, the Scottish police forces.
§ Mr. MaclayThe following is the information requested.
to candidates who have served under articles.
I understand that the Society's approval of the scheme is still subject to the outcome of a poll which is now being taken. I am informed that approval will require a 75 per cent. majority of those voting, and that voting papers must be delivered to the Society by 31st July.
In these circumstances it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.