HC Deb 10 February 1937 vol 320 cc388-9
28. Mr. Leach

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet decided to permit the electricity franchise to be granted to Port of Spain, Trinidad, for which that municipality has for so long pleaded?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

The transfer of the electricity undertaking from the Trinidad Electric Light Company to the Port of Spain municipality has been delayed pending the result of an appeal to the Privy Council by both parties from the judgment of the Supreme Court of Trinidad, in matters arising out of an arbitration award concerning the terms of transfer. The result of the appeal to the Privy Council is expected shortly.