Written question asked by Helen Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to change the statutory requirements for probation boards in England and Wales in relation to (a) appointing a treasurer and (b) the Audit Commission's external audit by accounts.

Answer: Mrs. Helen Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to change the statutory requirements for probation boards in England and Wales in relation to (a) appointing a treasurer and (b) the Audit Commission's external audit of accounts. [193185] Paul Goggins: We have no plan to change the statutory requirements for the Probation Boards in England and Wales in relation to the appointment of treasurers. The audit of probation Boards and the role of the Audit Commission is being discussed as we work to ensure that the audit arrangements are as efficient and effective as possible.

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