asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) to whom the London Residuary Body will be accountable; and whether there are any plans for a review of its expenditure by the Audit Commission;(2) if the validity of proceedings of the London Residuary Body will be dependent on an established quorum.

I refer the hon. Member to clauses 55, 76 and 77 and paragraph 9 of schedule 13 to the Local Government Bill (Lords introduction print).