Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Monday, 26 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Sheldon (Labour) on Monday, 10 July 2000 on behalf of the Public Accounts Commission.

Public Accounts Commission

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, what assessment he has made of the resources available to the National Audit Office; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission what assessment he has made of the resources available to the National Audit Office; and if he will make a statement. [128234] Mr. Sheldon: It is the main concern of the Commission to ensure that the Comptroller and Auditor-General has the right resources to undertake his work. The Commission last met on 2 December 1999 to consider the Supply Estimate for the National Audit Office for 2000-01. The Commission took account of the growing work load of the National Audit Office and recommended additional funding for 2000-01 as a result. While the Commission will continue to monitor the situation, I am satisfied that, at present, the current level of funding for this work is adequate and that, were the Comptroller and Auditor-General to need more staff or other resources in the future, he would request extra funding from this House when compiling his annual Supply Estimate.

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