Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 18 April 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 April 2006. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 May 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

InterTradeIreland

Question: To ask the Secretary of State forNorthern Ireland what recent assessment he has made of the (a) quality and (b) performance of InterTradeIreland.

Answer: InterTradeIreland's business plan is subject to scrutiny by the two Sponsor Departments (North and South) on an annual basis; and its annual accounts are examined separately and certified by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland and the Irish Comptroller and Auditor General.The Body's activities are also subject to regular monitoring by the two Sponsor Departments, who are satisfied with the overall quality and performance since its inception.

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