§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to employ as accountancy or auditing firms in relation to the privatisation of British Rail only such firms as have not been subject to criticism in reports from Department of Trade and Industry inspectors.
§ Mr. FreemanWhen making such appointments, we take account of all relevant considerations and make such inquiries as are appropriate to establish the competence of the firm concerned.