Electricity (Special Orders)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 3 Rhagfyr 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale 12:00, 3 Rhagfyr 1947

I do not wish to raise this matter in any controversial spirit. I have experienced great difficulty in finding out any reason why this order should be placed before the House tonight. It 'appears to transfer the electricity undertaking of the West Riding Automobile Company to the Pontefract Electricity Company. Within such a short time of the inception of the British Electricity Authority, it is very hard to find any justifiable reason for this change taking place. There must be a good reason for it, but it is impossible to find out from the Library or anywhere else. I understand that the Minister of Fuel and Power issues an annual report of orders which have been approved, but this is a mere list, and it does not give any reasons for the orders; nor does it give any indication of the orders which still remain to be approved. In the circumstances, it would be desirable to have some information as to the reasons for this Order.

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