Clause 1. — (Power of borough council to vary existing provisions as to audit.)

Part of Municipal Corporations Audit Bill. – in the House of Commons at on 19 May 1933.

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Photo of Mr Charles Peat Mr Charles Peat , Darlington

Before dealing with the Amendment which has been submitted to the House I should like to thank the right hon. Member for Bow and Bromley (Mr. Lansbury) for his complimentary remarks in regard to chartered accountants in general. He says that if a man knows something about bricks and mortar he can probably safeguard the interests of local authorities, although he may not know much about finance.