§ Mr. Yeoasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he intends to act on the proposals in the burdens on business report relating to accounting and audit requirements for small companies.
§ Mr. FletcherMy Department published a consul-tative document today inviting comments on those proposals and other options, including the exemption of all small companies from the statutory audit requirement. Comments are requested by 30 September. The Government will consider changes in present requirements in the light of the consultation. Copies of the consultative document have been placed in the Library.