§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade for what reasons the Institute of Financial Accountants qualifications were not included in the list of professional qualifications in the European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 1991; and if she will list(a) those professions and (b) professional qualifications which are recognised in EU countries under the Regulations.[14934]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyStatutory Instrument 1991 No. 824 lists professions which are regulated by law or public authority in the UK and professional titles awarded by bodies incorporated by Royal Charter. Since the Institute of Financial Accountants does not fall within those categories it is not necessary for its qualifications to be listed in the Statutory Instrument.
The list of professions and titles in Statutory Instrument 1991 No. 824 is not intended to be exhaustive. The EU Directives dealing with mutual recognition of professional qualifications lay down rules which apply to the recognition of all professional qualifications (including those relevant to the Institute of Financial Accountants) whether or not listed in internal legislation of Member States.