§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the local authorities whose audit of accounts under the Local Government Act 1972 have not yet been concluded for the years 1981–82 and 1982–83, respectively.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State's responsibilities in respect of uncompleted audits of local authorities under the Local Government Act 1972 for the years 1981–82 and 1982–83 were transferred to the Audit Commission under the Accounts and Audit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1983. If the hon. Member cares to contact the commission, I am sure it will bé pleased to provide the information requested. The commission's address is
1 Vincent Square, London SW 1P 2PN.