§ Mr. Tom Kingasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether any outside companies such as accountants are undertaking any work for his Department at present; and, if so, whether he will list the companies concerned and the rate of remuneration agreed by him.
§ Mr. BennProfessional accountancy and management consultancy services are at present being provided to the Department of Industry by a number of accountant and consultant firms. It is contrary to normal practice to identify particular firms' professional charges.
Following are the firms:
- Arthur Anderson & Co.
- Binder Hamlyn & Co.
- Coopers & Lybrand
- Dun & Bradstreet. Inc.
- Inbucon/AIC Management Consultants Ltd.
- Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co.
- P. E. Consulting Group Ltd.
- Touche Ross & Co.
- Whinney Murray & Co.