Paragraph 21 I1

Section 23 (accounts) is amended as follows.

In subsection (4), in paragraph (za), for “best value authorities in Wales” substitute “ Welsh best value authorities or police authorities for police areas in Wales ”.

In subsection (6), omit “(within the meaning of section 7)”.

After subsection (6) insert—

“(7)

In subsection (6), “auditor” means an auditor appointed by the Audit Commission or the Auditor General for Wales to audit the best value authority's accounts.”