§ Mr. MorganTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the potential conflict of interest concerning an official of Companies House being a non-executive director of a company subject to penalty for the late filing of accounts.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonIn accordance with standard DTI procedures, when an official is offered the post as a non-executive director, the relevant line manager is informed. Guidance is given to ensure that if a conflict of interest arises with his her official duties, the individual will stand aside.