9(1)The Board shall—E+W
(a)keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts; and
(b)prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year of the Board.
(2)The statement of accounts shall contain such information and shall be in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the Treasury, direct.
(3)The Board shall send a copy of the statement of accounts to the Secretary of State and to the Comptroller and Auditor General within such period after the end of the financial year to which the statement relates as the Secretary of State may direct.
(4)The Comptroller and Auditor General shall—
(a)examine, certify and report on the statement of accounts; and
(b)lay a copy of the statement of accounts and of his report before each House of Parliament.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 9 wholly in force; Sch. 2 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1) (subject to savings in arts. 5-8)