HC Deb 02 November 1916 vol 86 cc1819-20
50. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any steps have been taken to fulfil the promise given by him to a deputation introduced by the hon. Member for Hanley after the outbreak of war, that consideration would be given to the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Canals and Waterways?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I fear I cannot, for the moment, add to the reply on this subject which my right hon. Friend the First Commissioner of Works gave to the hon. Member on the 10th July.