Declan Bree
Question:267 Mr. Bree asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the reason Leader companies involved in the Leader I Programme were not obliged to provide audited annual accounts; the reason the accounts which were lodged with his Department by Leader groups are not being made available for public inspection; if he will agree to make such accounts available for public inspection in the interest of openness and transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5102/97]