§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will 2080W circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT the personnel and terms of reference of the committee appointed to inquire into hydroelectric development in Scotland?
Mr. JohnstonThe committee consists of Lord Cooper (Lord Justice Clerk) (Chairman), Lord Weir, Mr. Neil Beaton, Mr. John A. Cameron, and Mr. James Williamson. Mr. M. R. McLarty, Advocate, will act as Secretary. The terms of reference are
To consider (a) the practicability and desirability of further developments in the use of water power resources for the generation of electricity, and (b) by what type of authority or body such developments, if any, should be undertaken and under what conditions, having due regard to the general interests of the local population and to considerations of amenity, and to report.