12. The Government, for the purposes of this act may,(a) appoint inspectors and other employees to form part of the regular staff of the Board, and authorize the Board to make use of the services of technicians and experts, and determine the remuneration of all;
(b) make provision for the repayment, by the owners or operators of gas conveyance or distribution undertakings, or by both, of the expenses incurred by the Board in the carrying out of this act.