Electricity Supply Industry

Oral Answers to Questions — Hong Kong – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 March 1960.

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Photo of Mr Ernest Thornton Mr Ernest Thornton , Farnworth 12:00, 10 March 1960

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why a special Commission was set up by the Hong Kong Government to inquire into the Colony's electricity supply industry; if the Commission has yet submitted its findings; and what are the main recommendations.

Photo of Mr Iain Macleod Mr Iain Macleod , Enfield West

The Commission was set up to inquire to what extent Government control of the industry was desirable. The Commission recommended compulsory purchase of the two private undertakings which at present provide the supply and their replacement by an independent public authority.

I have placed a copy of the Commission's Report in the Library.