HC Deb 18 March 1969 vol 780 cc182-3
12. Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Minister of Power when his Energy Advisory Council last met; when it will next meet; what decisions or recommendations it has made in the past 12 months; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Mason

In June, 1967. It will next meet on 1st April.

Sir G. Sinclair

But will not the Minister accept that this neglect of the Advisory Council shows that he is not treating it seriously but has made it into nothing more than a Labour Government gimmick?

Mr. Mason

On the contrary. I am treating it seriously. That is why I do not call upon it when there is no special material for it to discuss. When it comes before me on 1st April, it will be looking at the implications of the economic assessment up to 1972 as it affects the energy sector.