Written question asked by Alan Williams (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 1997. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: What assessment he has made of the need for changes in the role of the National Audit Office in relation to public expenditure in Wales in the event of Welsh devolution.

Answer: Mr. Alan Williams: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the need for changes in the role of the National Audit Office in relation to public expenditure in Wales in the event of Welsh devolution. [1090] Mr. Ron Davies: A Welsh Assembly would be subject to rigorous standards of audit and accountability. We will set out our detailed proposals on these and other matters in the White Paper to be published in the summer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1090; 295 c126W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Devolution National Assembly for Wales Public expenditure National Audit Office Wales