§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will review the list of qualifications under the European Communities Professional Qualification Regulation 1991 to assess the advantages of adding the incorporated financial accountant qualification. [14267]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe Regulation lists professions which are regulated by statute, law, administrative provision or, under a special paragraph applying to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, by virtue of membership of a chartered professional body. The list is reviewed regularly and updated when necessary. The Institute of Financial Accountants does not fall within the above categories.