HC Deb 10 June 1969 vol 784 c1220
37. Mr. Ridley

asked the Minister of Power whether he will introduce legislation affecting the gas industry in the present session of Parliament.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Power (Mr. Reginald Free-son)

I am not yet able to give a date of the introduction of the legislation.

Mr. Ridley

Can the hon. Gentleman at least say whether legislation will be introduced this Session or next Session? He has dangled this possibility before the House for some time and it would be of great service to us if we knew when we might expect the legislation.

Mr. Freeson

Like the hon. Gentleman, I am aware of the date involved, but I am not in a position to say when the Bill will be introduced. However, it will be introduced as soon as Parliamentary time permits.