§ MR. H. L. W. LAWSON (Gloucester, Cirencester)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps have been taken to render the Thames and Severn Canal once more available for trade and traffic?
§ * MR. MUNDELLAThe Board of Trade understand that the proprietors of the neighbouring navigations have formed themselves into an Association, and are carrying on negotiations with the proprietors of the canal with a view to its 805 restoration and maintenance. In the meantime, traders and others who desire to use the canal between Chalford and Inglesham are allowed to do so at their own risk free of charge.
§ MR. BARTLEY (Islington, N.)Is action being taken by the Great Western Railway, who are the real owners of the undertaking?
§ MR. MUNDELLAI believe the Company are for a time allowing the use of the canal free of charge until the Navigation Company is formed.