§ 31. Mr. SORENSENasked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the proposal to convert the River Roding, between Ilford and Woodford Bridge, in Essex, into a navigable waterway; and whether he will consider granting assistance to such a scheme?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONThe proposal has not yet been placed before me, and I am not therefore in a position to say whether it might be eligible for grant under the Development (Loan Guarantees and Grants) Act, 1929.
§ Mr. SORENSENDo I understand that the right hon. Gentleman has had no communication respecting this proposal at all?
§ Mr. MORRISONThat would appear to be the case.
§ Mr. BROCKWAYWould the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to consult with the local authorities concerned in this matter?
§ Mr. MORRISONIt is for the responsible local authority to communicate with me.