§ 26. Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Power what is to be the function of the new Energy Advisory Council he has set up.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeI would refer the hon. Member to the Council's terms of reference as set out in my Answer to the hon. Member for Salford, West (Mr. Orme) on 22nd January.
§ 44. Mr. Palmerasked the Minister of Power what independent expert opinions and technical secretarial services will be available to the Energy Advisory Council recently set up by him.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeAny expert knowledge which the Council needs and which is not available from its members will be sought as the occasion arises.
§ 45. Mr. Palmerasked the Minister of Power to what extent the size, scope, and financial impact of the nuclear energy programme, present and projected, will come within the terms of reference of the Energy Advisory Council set up by him.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeThe Council's terms of reference, which I gave to the House on 22nd January, cover all aspects of fuel and power policy, including the rôle of nuclear power.