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Mrs. Knight
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether private individuals may examine the accounts of nationalised bodies for which he is responsible.
Mr. Benn
The accounts of the nationalised industries for which I am responsible are audited by commercial auditors whom I am required to appoint annually. A copy of statements of account and any reports by the commercial auditors are laid before each House of Parliament.