§ Mr. MorganTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will publish the terms of reference, method of appointment and cost of the consultancy study into the future operation and role of Companies house.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonTerms of reference for the consultancy study on the future operation and role of Companies house were contained in a Department of Trade and Industry press notice issued on 14 October. Consultants for this work were engaged using the Department's normal competitive tendering procedures, under which consultancy costs remain commercially confidential.