§ Mr. Cookasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will supply the names of Authorities in Scotland supplying electricity and their charges to consumers; and during what periods of the 24 hours these authorities draw supplies from the Grid.
§ Mr. ShinwellTo collect details of charges made by all the electricity undertakings in Scotland would mean a great volume of work. If my hon. Friend is interested in the charges of any one undertaking I will obtain them for him. Not all undertakings in Scotland are connected to the Grid. Those which are connected draw supplies throughout the 24 hours as and when required and not at any stated period.
Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will hold an official inquiry into the workings of the electricity supply companies and particularly into those concerns that are governed and controlled by holding companies.
§ Mr. ShinwellAs I have already indicated a statement on the future of the electricity industry will be made at an early date. In the circumstances I am unable to agree to the hon. Member's suggestion for a special inquiry.