§ Mr. Mike Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will consider widening the membership interests of the Advisory Council of Energy Conservation so that those with practical knowledge of the social and environmental implications of energy conservation have a direct voice in the Council's deliberations.
§ Dr. John A. CunninghamA number of members of the council have experience or responsibilities in the social and environmental fields. The desirability of reflecting in the membership all the relevant aspects of our national life has to be reconciled with the need to maintain a body of manageable size. I shall, however, bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind.