Commentary on Sections and Schedules Comptroller and Auditor General Section 12: Status etc
57.This section sets out the status of the C&AG as a corporation sole and officer of the House of Commons. The C&AG may not be a member of the House of Lords, is not to be regarded as a servant or agent of the Crown, and may not hold any other position to which a person may be appointed by or on the recommendation of the Crown.