§ Mr. BARNESasked the Minister of Transport whether the estimates of cost prepared by the Electricity Commissioners in connection with the Southeast England electricity scheme include any allowance for the compensation which will be payable for loss of office to staffs dismissed as a result of the closing down of generating stations under the scheme; and, if so, how much?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI understand that, although, as in the case of the scheme for Central Scotland, the estimates do not show as a separate item any allowance for this purpose, the Commissioners are satisfied that there is sufficient margin in the estimates on which the savings are based to cover any payments which may have to be made.