HC Deb 13 December 1976 vol 922 c493W
Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) if he accepts the recommendation of the Plowden Report on the electricity supply industry that a single statutory body should be created instead of the existing Electricity Council and the Central Electricity Generating Board;

(2) if he has any proposals to alter the existing structure and responsibilities of the area electricity boards;

(3) when he expects to make a statement on the restructuring of the electricity supply industry; if he proposes to publish a White Paper; and when he intends to introduce legislation.

Mr. Benn

As I told the hon. Member on 29th November—[Vol. 921, c. 450–2]—discussions are still in progress. I will make a statement when these discussions are completed.