§ Mr. Freemanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make it his policy to introduce legislation to permit firms of accountants, which also provide auditing services under the Companies Acts, to incorporate.
§ Mr. HowardThe implications of allowing firms of accountants which also provide auditing services under the Companies Act to incorporate are far-reaching. The profession is currently examining various issues which this possibility raises, and I look forward to hearing the outcome. If any proposal for change were to be put forward, I am ready to consider it.