§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will take steps to increase the powers of the energy consumer councils to ensure that they are more effective in representing consumer interests; if he will seek to extend the system of district committees to the domestic coal consumer council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimWe are reviewing the present machinery for consumer representation in all the nationalised industries, with a view to making it both simpler and more effective. I shall make a further statement as soon as possible.