Gas (Special Orders)

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 17 Rhagfyr 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Draft of the Special Order proposed to be made by the Minister of Fuel and Power, under the Gas Undertakings Acts, 1920 to 1934, on the application of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of the City of Manchester, which was presented on 28th November and published, be approved.—[Mr. Robens.]

Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale

May we have a brief word of explanation?

Photo of Mr Alfred Robens Mr Alfred Robens , Wansbeck

This order is necessary because the Man- chester Corporation, who are responsible for the gas undertaking, require to carry out extensive additions to their plant and to the undertaking generally because of the increased consumption of gas in Manchester. They require to borrow £1,082,365 and this order is presented so that they should have the authority of this House to do so.

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Draft of the Special Order proposed to be made by the Minister of Fuel and Power, under the Gas Undertakings Acts, 1920 to 1934, on the application of the Provost, Magistrates and Councillors of the Burgh of Johnstone, which was presented on 12th November and published, be approved."—[Mr. Robens.]

Photo of Mr Henry Raikes Mr Henry Raikes , Liverpool Wavertree

May we have a word of explanation on this order?

Photo of Mr Alfred Robens Mr Alfred Robens , Wansbeck

This is in respect of an undertaking which requires an extension of its operations to the two adjoining parishes of Beath and Kilbirnie. Negotiations are taking place now in connection with the transfer of certain undertakings at these two places, and they are going satisfactorily. As a consequence, this Order is presented so that this may be done and the Minister has seen and has approved the scheme in accordance with the terms of the Order.