HC Deb 22 November 1991 vol 199 c346W
Sir Thomas Arnold

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many chartered accountants and auditors have now registered under the Companies Act 1989.

Mr. Redwood

At 15 November, some 24,000 individuals were registered with supervisory bodies under the Companies Act 1989 as being eligible for appointment as company auditors or responsible for company audit work on behalf of registered audit firms.