§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the powers he exercises, and functions he can carry out, without any specific parliamentary approval.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerA large number of provisions in a wide range of statutes require or empower the Secretary of State for Energy to take certain action or decisions, with or without the specific approval of Parliament in the particular case. Other powers and functions are inherent in the office of a Minister of the Crown: for example the day to day management of his Department.