Gas Act 1972

Functions etc. of first members of British Gas Corporation before the appointed day

2 (1) It shall be the duty of the persons appointed to membership of the Corporation as from the appointed day to meet from time to time before that day for the purpose of planning the organisation and operation of the gas industry in Great Britain as from that day; and the Gas Council shall provide those persons with the accommodation and staff necessary for the carrying out of that duty, shall supply them with such information as they may reasonably require for that purpose, shall meet any expenses reasonably incurred by them in that connection, and shall give effect to any recommendation for the appointment of officers with effect from the appointed day which may have been decided upon by a majority of those persons in accordance with rules of procedure (which may include provision for a casting vote) determined by them for the purpose.

(2) The Gas Council shall pay to the persons appointed to membership as aforesaid, for the period beginning with their appointment and ending immediately before the appointed day, such remuneration and such allowances as may be determined by the Secretary of State with the consent of the Minister for the Civil Service.