5
implement these recommendations, to draw a line between
the monitoring process itself and interference in the
companies' internal management. It is essential that we
limit our role to that of monitoring.
11.
In the course of the review, the consultants
examined longer term considerations and the negotiating
position of the Government vis à vis the power companies.
Some views were conveyed to the Administration by the
consultants, and whilst no firm recommendations have been
made it is our intention to give further consideration to
the various points made. They are of relevance to the
next regular review of the Schemes of Control due in 1988
but do not form part of the report which is to be
published tomorrow.
12.
Sir, I believe, and I hope that Members of this
Council will agree with me, that the consultants have
provided in their report that comprehensive and
independent management audit for which both the Government
and the public were looking. We consider that our
monitoring arrangements have provided proper and adequate
safeguards. But we have always sought to improve our
procedures, and the consultants
recommendations will
assist us in continuing this process.
/13.
Any monitoring