§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will seek to 478W extend the powers of consultative councils serving the gas and electricity industries.
Mr. Alan WilliamsI have been asked to reply.
I have asked the National Consume: Council to review the present arrangements for consumer representation in the nationalised industries. Until I have received its report I do not propose to make any change in the present powers of the gas consumers' councils or the electricity consultative councils.