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Written question asked by Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 May 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 May 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Friday, 20 May 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Pauline Wallace

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Pauline Wallace, Chair of the UK Endorsement Board, was involved in defending PwC against the Financial Reporting Council’s action in respect of PwC’s audit of Mayflower plc; and if so, whether she worked with Mike Ashley as part of that defence.

Answer

Pauline Wallace was at partner at PwC between 2002 and 2013. The judgement for the tribunal between the Accountancy Investigation and Discipline Board and PwC was provided in 2006 and is available on the FRC’s website. HM Government does not hold information on whether Pauline Wallace had any involvement in the tribunal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL131
Session
2022-23
Related items
Pauline Wallace
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Financial Reporting Council PwC Ashley, Mike UK Endorsement Board Wallace, Pauline
Link
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