HC Deb 06 May 1948 vol 450 cc1421-2
8. Mr. Palmer

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if, now that the vesting date of the electricity supply industry under the Electricity Act, 1947, has been reached and passed, he will soon announce the names of the chairmen and members of the area consultative councils.

Mr. Gaitskell

I hope to be able to announce the names of the chairmen very soon. As regards the members, I have not yet received the views of all those whom I am required by the Act to consult before making these appointments, but I hope to complete the list within a few weeks.

Mr. Palmer

In view of the adjustments now being made in electricity prices, will the Minister consider whether these councils should come into being fairly quickly so that representations can be made by the interested parties?

Mr. Gaitskell

I am anxious that they should come into being as quickly as possible and will do my best to that end.

Mrs. Paton

Will the Minister see that women are appointed to these consultative councils?

Mr. Gaitskell

I will bear that point in mind.