asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has received the Report from the Electricity Supply Board of its proceedings for the first year's work as prescribed by Section 32 (1) of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1927.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Electricity Supply Board's Report.
I will answer questions 9 and 10 together.
The Electricity Supply Board was appointed in August, 1927, and its operations and expenditure in the financial year 1927-1928 were, therefore, of a preliminary nature only. In view of the heavy pressure of work on the Board, I have arranged that its accounts, and the auditor's report thereon, together with the annual report, should, in respect of the years 1927-1928 and 1928-1929 be furnished together. I expect to lay copies of these accounts and annual reports before each House at the commencement of next session.
Does the Minister feel he has power to do that within the terms of the Act?
Yes; certainly.
So that the Act can be read one way for the Minister and one way for the people?
I would not take the Deputy's point of view in that.
What is a session?
That is for the Deputy to interpret; say ending in September.