HC Deb 26 April 1920 vol 128 c827
63. Mr. SUGDEN

asked the Minister of Transport what steps have been taken by him to utilise the canals of the country for slow-going traffic?

Sir E. GEDDES

With one or two exceptions (such as coal traffic) which are subject to abnormal conditions, the canals are carrying traffic to the full capacity of the craft available, having regard to the effect of the 8-hour day.