HC Deb 25 January 1971 vol 810 c19W
76. Mr. Kinsey

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied that members of consultative councils can play a sufficiently effective rôle in the efficient running of electricity boards.

Mr. Ridley

I think my hon. Friend's Question goes too far in attributing to consultative councils the rôle in the running of electricity boards; but there should be no doubt that members of consultative councils can and do play an effective role in looking after the interests of electricity consumers and in pressing their interests on the boards.