Its scope did not include control of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board, which had been founded in 1943 and remained independent of the BEA.
[7] Sir John Hacking retired in 1953 and his place on the board was taken by Josiah Eccles as deputy chairman with effect from January 1954.
[8] Appointments by rotation with effect from 1 January 1954 were H. J. Randall (London), W. S. Lewis (Midlands), D. Bellamy (Yorkshire), and Sir John Hallsworth (North Western).
Under the Deputy Chairman for Administration (Sir Henry Self) were: Under the Deputy Chairman for Operations (Sir John Hacking) was: Area electricity boards were established by Section 3 of the Electricity Act 1947.
These councils had the duty of considering matters affecting the distribution of electricity in the area, including tariffs and the provision of new or improved services, following representations by consumers or other persons requiring supplies; they could also consider any matter referred to them by the area board.
The remainder represented agriculture, commerce, industry, labour and the general interests of consumers of electricity in the area.