§ Mr. Durantasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will add to the reply of 10 November, Official Report, c. 534–35, in order to clarify the degree to which the efficiency of the British Waterways Board has been the subject of investigation by outside auditors.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThere has been no investigation by outside auditors at the Government's request into the board's affairs, nor has there been any disagreement between auditors. The study completed by Inbucon management consultants in April was commissioned, with the board's agreement and co-operation, to consider a wide range of issues. The Government and the board are at one on the importance of ensuring the maximum efficiency and effectiveness of the conduct of the board's affairs.