§ 33. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Fuel and Power why he refused the request of the county council of Fife for a copy of the report of the recent inquiry into the Gas Order promoted by Kirkcaldy Corporation; and if, in view of the direct interest of the Fife County Council in this matter, he will cause a copy of the report to be sent to the council forthwith.
§ Mr. GaitskellThe inquiry into the Kirkcaldy Special Order was held in accordance with the Schedule to the Gas Regulation Act 1920 which provides for a report of the inquiry to be made to and considered by the Minister. Reports of public inquiries under this and similar Acts have always been regarded as confidential documents which are not made public. In these circumstances I regret that I am not in a position to send a copy to the Fife County Council.