§ Mr. Palmerasked the Minister of Power whether in his planned re-organisation of the gas industry, the status of area gas boards will remain unchanged.
§ Mr. MasonMy proposals for giving the Gas Council full financial responsibility for the industry and control over the development of its nation-wide policies will necessarily require some changes in the duties of Area Gas Boards, but the existing 12 Boards would continue as statutory bodies with responsibilities for supply and safety in their areas.