§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether the accountancy firms advising the Government on the sale of British Coal have at any time since June 1979 been(a) criticised by Department of Trade and Industry inspectors or (b) criticised by any disciplinary committee of the accountancy profession for lacking in professional conduct, efficiency or competence.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerNo accountancy firms have so far been appointed to advise the Government on the sale of British Coal.