HC Deb 22 December 1919 vol 123 cc1151-2

(1) A district electricity board and any local authority authorised by special Act or by Order to supply electricity may provide, let for hire, and in respect thereof may connect, repair, maintain and remove (but shall not-, unless expressly authorised to do so by the special Act, manufacture or sell) electric lines, fittings, apparatus and appliances for lighting, heating and motive power and for all other purposes for which electricity can, or may be used, and with respect thereto may demand and take such remuneration or rents and charges, and make such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon.

Lords Amendments: In Sub-section (1), leave out the words "district electricity board," and insert instead thereof the words "joint electricity authority."—Agreed to.

After the word "Act "["by the special Act, manufacture"], insert the words "an Order."—Agreed to.