HC Deb 20 March 1917 vol 92 cc598-9
67. Mr. J. M. HENDERSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will take steps to ensure that the interests of the electric lighting companies concerned are represented on the new Electric Supply Committee by the appointment of two members intimately connected with the working of electric lighting supply?

Mr. ROBERTS

The interests of electric supply companies are fully represented on the Committee.

Mr. HENDERSON

By whom?

Mr. ROBERTS

By my right hon. Friend the President, by the hon. Member for Forfarshire (Mr. Falconer), Mr. Devonshire and Mr. Merz.

Mr. HENDERSON

Is he aware that Mr. Devonshire represents the tramways, and will he take it from me that there is not a single one representing the electric lighting companies, and will he put on two members who do?

Mr. ROBERTS

I must follow the advice given to me.

Mr. HENDERSON

Will the hon. Gentleman look into the question again?

68. Mr. J. M. HENDERSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the draft of the Report of the Committee on Electrical Trade after the War, which was appointed in April, 1916 (Sir C. A. Parsons, chairman), has been before the Department,; and whether the Report will be published and when?

Mr. ROBERTS

I have not yet received this Report.