§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on the reasons for including accountancy firms criticised by his Department's inspectors on the joint disciplinary scheme.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe joint disciplinary scheme is operated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. I understand that, in selecting individuals to sit on any committee of inquiry set up under the scheme, account is taken of all relevant factors including whether having on that team someone from an accountancy firm criticised by the Department's inspectors is in any way material to the case.