HC Deb 03 July 1950 vol 477 cc14-5
22. Mr. Black

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power when he will publish the regulations governing the payment to local authorities who were formerly electricity undertakers of the amounts they are to receive as compensation for loss on severance.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

The regulations laying down the principles on which compensation for severance of their electricity undertakings will be paid to local authorities are now being prepared. They will be published as soon as possible. I understand from the British Electricity Authority that compensation should be paid to local authorities shortly after the regulations are made.

Mr. Black

What does the right hon. Gentleman mean by "very shortly"?

Mr. Noel-Baker

Within a few weeks, I hope.