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Textual Amendments
F1S. 266 and cross heading substituted (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19, s. 49(2), Sch. 8 para.79; S.I. 1993/1908, art. 2(1), Sch.1
(1)As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of a financial year [F2each of the Commissioners] shall prepare a report on his activities during that year and shall send a copy of it to the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State shall lay a copy of the report before each House of Parliament.
(2)[F2Each of the Commissioners] shall keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts, and shall prepare in respect of each financial year a statement of accounts in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, direct.
(3)[F2Each of the Commissioners] shall, not later than 30th November following the end of the financial year to which the statement relates, send copies of the statement to the Secretary of State and to the Comptroller and Auditor General.
(4)The Comptroller and Auditor General shall examine, certify and report on each such statement and shall lay a copy of the statement and of his report before each House of Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in s. 271(1)-(3) substituted (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19, s. 49(2), Sch. 8 para. 84(a)(b); S.I. 1993/1908, art. 2(1), Sch.1