SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2The official custodian

Accounts

5

The official custodian must—

a

keep such books of account and such records in relation to them as may be directed by the Treasury, and

b

prepare accounts, in such form, in such manner and at such times as may be directed by the Treasury.

6

The Comptroller and Auditor General must—

a

examine, certify and report on the accounts so prepared, and

b

send a copy of the certified accounts and the report to the Commission.

7

The Commission must publish and lay before Parliament a copy of the documents sent to it under paragraph 6(b).