§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the number of staff employed in the public relations department of the Securities and Investments Board; and whether matters referring to the Securities and Investments Board can be referred to the Audit Commission.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe staffing of the Securities and Investments Board is a matter for the board. I understand they employ five people full-time on press and public relations matters. The Audit Commission has no statutory responsibilities in relation to the Securities and Investments Board.