Statutory Obligations (Suspension)

Oral Answers to Questions — Electricity Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 May 1947.

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Photo of Sir Edward Keeling Sir Edward Keeling , Twickenham 12:00, 1 May 1947

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether it is intended to introduce a Bill of Indemnity to excuse electricity undertakings from penalties for suspending, at the request of the Government, the performance of their statutory obligations.

Photo of Sir Edward Keeling Sir Edward Keeling , Twickenham

Would the Minister say whether the Government propose to give any protection to electricity authorities which open themselves to proceedings by cutting off electricity without any statutory authority?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

As far as I know, they have not asked for it.