Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Public Accounts Commission – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 April 1995.
The National Audit Office employs some 550 staff, who either have accountancy qualifications or are training for them. Of those, 60 have degrees in economics, although none are full-time professional economists. The office conducts a wide range of studies. When specialised advice is needed on relevant economic issues, the NAO uses external experts.