HC Deb 21 June 1977 vol 933 c418W
Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will announce which committee of the Advisory Council on Research and Development will conduct his Department's investigation into the Severn barrage scheme; and who are the members of the committee.

Mr. Eadie

The Advisory Council on Research and Development (ACORD) will itself be considering what further investigations into the Severn Barrage Scheme are justified, and by whom, in the light of the new evidence reported to the House on 13th June—[Vol. 933, c. 24–5.]

The membership of the Council is as follows:

  • Dr W. Marshall (Chairman),Department of Energy.
  • Dr P. J. Agius, Esso Petroleum Ltd.
  • Mr P. Blakely, Imperial Chemical Industries.
  • Mr. R. J. Clayton, The General Electric Co. Ltd.
  • Sir Sam Edwards, Science Research Council.
  • Dr. J. A. Gray, British Gas Corporation.
  • Dr. D. J. Littler, Central Electricity Generating Board.
  • Dr. T. N. Marsham, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.
  • Dr. L. J. Mills, National Coal Board.
  • Mr. R. W. Orson, The Electricity Council.
  • Mr. M. M. Pennell, British Petroleum Co. Ltd.
  • Dr. H. Rose, Foseco Minsep Group.