§ Mr. Thorntonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will require the Audit Commission to direct an extraordinary audit of the accounts of the direct labour organisation of the London borough of Newham, as they relate to the Little Ilford youth centre and the rebuilding of the Winor primary school; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy right hon. Friend is aware of and concerned about the situation at Newham. However, in the first instance it is for the Audit Commission to decide whether to direct the auditor to hold an extraordinary audit. I am sure that if my hon. Friend contacted the Audit Commission with details it would be pleased to look into the matter.