§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Energy, in the light of the criticism of the Central Electricity Generating Board made by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission over its serious mistakes in forecasting of costs and charges, whether he will make a statement; what action is proposed in connection with this matter; and whether this will include the dismissal of the generating board.
§ Mr. Norman LamontResponsibility for publication of the report on the Central Electricity Generating Board by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade, who will be making a statement shortly. I am considering the commission's recommendations.