The Lord Chancellor has said that the government is poised to shore up the legislation governing the National Audit Office depending on recommendations made by spending watchdogs.

Jack Straw told MPs that legislative time would be made available to enact any changes in the statute books covering the NAO to improve governance recommended by the Public Accounts Commission in the light of the controversy surrounding Bourn's expenses.

Deputy NAO chief Tim Burr has said he is willing to serve as comptroller and auditor general only until any such reforms have been completed.

Further reading:

Proud Sir John's expenses an accident waiting to happen