§ 49. Mr. Parkinsonasked the Minister of Transport whether any consideration is being given to the repair and development of canals in this country, with a view to their greater use for transporting goods and material?
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Burgin)The hon. Member will be aware that since 1930 considerable improvements have been made in certain of the more important inland waterways. I am considering whether any steps can profitably be 343 taken to encourage the greater use of canals, but it will be some time before my investigations are complete.