HC Deb 03 December 1951 vol 494 cc2004-6
15. Mr. Gerald Nabarro

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what progress has been made, to date, by the committee established to investigate wider aspects of national fuel and power policy, the terms of reference of which were announced on 9th July, 1951; what are the names and status of the persons now serving on this committee; whether interim reports or recommendations will be published; and when the final report of the Committee can be expected.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

The Committee are studying a great deal of technical and economic information, and I cannot say when their final report can be expected. They have been asked to make interim reports if they can do so usefully. I will circulate a list of the members in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Nabarro

Can my right hon. Friend give an assurance that this Committee will consult prominent industrialists and fuel technologists in addition to taking information and evidence from officers of his own Department and of the nationalised boards? Secondly, in view of the fundamental importance of publishing the findings of the Committee, will my right hon. Friend endeavour to expedite this publication?

Mr. Lloyd

I will consider that second point. With regard to the first point, I am sure that the Committee will do what my hon. Friend suggests.

Mr. Noel-Baker

Is it not a fact that there are industrialists on the Committee?

Mr. Lloyd

Yes, Sir.

Following is the list:

The members of the Committee on National Fuel Policy and their status are as follows:

Chairman:

Viscount Ridley, C.B.E.: Chairman of the Northumberland County Council.

Members:

Mr. Lincoln Evans, C.B.E.: General Secretary of the Iron & Steel Trades Confederation.

Mr. N. W. Gardiner: Technical Director of Huntley & Palmers Ltd.

Sir Claude Gibb, C.B.E., F.R.S.: Chairman & Managing Director of C. A. Parsons & Co. Ltd.

Professor W. R. Hawthorne: Professor of Applied Thermodynamics at Cambridge University.

Professor W. A. Lewis: Professor of Political Economy at Manchester University.

Mrs. M. McIntosh: Tutor in Sociology at Bedford College, University of London; Member of the London County Council.

Miss M. R. Scholfield: Housing Manager of Stoke Newington Borough Council.

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