§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the Exchequer and Audit Department will continue to be responsible for the auditing of New University expenditure during the lifetime of the proposed steering group.
§ Mr. ScottNo changes are envisaged in the present requirement that expenditure out of the grant-in-aid to the New University of Ulster be accounted for in detail to the Comptroller and Auditor-General for Northern Ireland. Audit of the accounts of the New University of Ulster is undertaken by a firm of accountants appointed by the council of the university.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the steering group announced on 8 June can undertake trustee-type responsibilities or establish a university.
§ Mr. ScottThe steering group announced on 8 June is to advise the Government on the planning of the new university institution. Its terms of reference do not involve undertaking trustee-type responsibilities.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what basis the membership of the steering group that is to be responsible for the planning of the new university that will replace both the New University of Ulster and the Ulster Polytechnic, was chosen.
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§ Mr. ScottMembers were chosen for the contribution that they could make to the planning of the new institution, and to reflect a range of academic, commercial and social service experience in Northern Ireland and in Great Britain. One member was appointed after consultation with the University Grants Committee. Other members will be appointed after consultation with the New University of Ulster and the Ulster Polytechnic.