ELECTRICITY BILL. (Hansard, 1 February 1938)

§ 38. Mr. T. Smith
asked the Minister of Transport when the Bill in connection with electricity distribution is to be introduced?

§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Burgin)
Perhaps the hon. Member would await the reply to be given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to a similar question by the hon. Member for South Shields (Mr. Ede).

§ Mr. Smith
Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether conversations with the various interested parties are concluded?

§ Mr. Burgin
They are continuing.

§ 46. Mr. Ede
asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to give a First Reading to the Bill for the reorganisation of the distribution of electricity?

§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)
As the hon. Member is aware, the time of this House will be very fully occupied in the coming weeks, and I am not yet in a position to say when this Bill will be presented. Perhaps the hon. Member will repeat his question in a month's time.

§ Mr. Ede
Is this an indication that the Government do not expect to pass this Bill this Session?

§ The Prime Minister
No, Sir. The answer does not say that, and it does not mean it.