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THE inquiry into the electric supply for London, which was opened by the Electricity Commissioners on June 14, is still proceeding. Owing to the many conflicting interests of the companies and the local authorities, the question is very complicated; but as there is practical agreement on the engineering side it is hoped that an agreed scheme will be evolved. The Commissioners have to consider six proposals, but only three of them both cover (or nearly cover) the whole area and consider the appointment of a Joint Authority as contemplated by the Electricity Act of 1919. These three proposals were submitted by (1) the London County Council; (2) the conference of local authorities owning electricity undertakings in Greater London; and (3) the London Electricity Joint Committee, 1920, Ltd., which comprises nine of the leading London supply companies. In addition there are also proposals by (4) the Metropolitan Borough Council of Poplar, which asks that the East London supply should be considered as one district; (5) the Great Eastern Railway Co.; and (6) the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Co.
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The London Electricity Inquiry. Nature 107, 609–610 (1921). https://doi.org/10.1038/107609a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/107609a0