Orders of the Day — ELECTRICITY (SUPPLY) BILL [Lords].

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 25 Gorffennaf 1922.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Neal Mr Arthur Neal , Sheffield, Hillsborough

I do not think that question arises under this new Clause. I have not had an opportunity to consider it, but I should be glad to look into the matter more closely if the hon. Gentleman (Mr. Mills) will see me afterwards. To deal with the question of my hon. Friend the Member for Hampstead (Mr. Balfour), I really cannot conceive that the joint electricity authority would make so improvident a bargain. It is under no obligation to purchase any more than the undertaker is under an obligation to sell, and it is inconceivable when you are dealing with, business men who will form this joint electricity authority that they will be likely to enter into a bargain which would have the effect he suggests.