§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether the Treasury has advised against the use of any company as an adviser on privatisation;
(2) if he will make it his policy to advise Departments not to use as advisers on privatisation, companies which have been criticised by Department of Trade and Industry inspectors.
§ Mr. MaudeIt is for Departments to decide on the appointment of their advisers, following consultation as appropriate, in the light of all the relevant circumstances.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Treasury maintains a list of approved advisers on privatisation.
§ Mr. MaudeNo. The Treasury does, however, maintain a list, which it makes available to departments, setting out the appointments which various advisers have held in past privatisations.