HC Deb 22 July 1977 vol 935 c741W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy under what statutory provision the CEGB is participating in uranium exploration in Saskatchewan in Canada.

Mr. Eadie

Section 2(7)(c) of the Electricity Act 1957 gives the Board power to carry on certain activities which appear to the Board to be requisite, advantageous or convenient for it to carry on for or in connection with the performance of its functions, or with a view to making the best use of any assets vested in them. I am asking the chairman of the Board to write to the hon. Member about the particular venture which he mentions.

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