Mr. Philips Priceasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what arrangements have been made, or are contemplated, for the effective co-ordination of the research and development sections of the National Coal Board, the British Electricity Authority and the Gas Council.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThe co-ordination of the research and development programmes of the National Coal Board, the 209W British Electricity Authority and the Gas Council is my responsibility, in the discharge of which I have the advice of my Scientific Advisory Council. The Scientific Member of the National Coal Board, the Deputy Chairman (Operations) of the British Electricity Authority and the Deputy Chairman of the Gas Council are members of my Council. I agree with my hon. Friend in thinking that it is of the highest importance that we should ensure the effective co-ordination of all the research and development work which is undertaken in the coal, electricity and gas industries.