§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what sanctions his Department is able to impose on individuals criticised in DTI inspectors" reports. [6470]
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsA criminal investigation and/or disqualification proceedings may be commenced against individuals criticised in inspectors" reports. The reports may also be disclosed to recognised professional and regulatory bodies.
§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many individuals from accountancy firms criticised by the DTI inspectors are currently seconded to her Department; and at what cost to public funds. [6469]
§ Mr. GriffithsThere are currently 3 individuals seconded to the Department from accountancy firms which have in the past been criticised in Inspectors" reports. The annual cost is approximately £120,000 plus VAT. None of the individuals have been personally criticised by Inspectors. The criticism of their firms was in reports published prior to 1993.