HC Deb 22 February 1939 vol 344 cc364-5
30. Mr. Alan Herbert

asked the Minister of Transport whether he can now say how many miles of inland waterways, including canals, navigations, and open rivers, are navigable by loaded commercial craft?

Mr. Burgin

As I have already informed the hon. Member, the figure for which he asks is not readily available. I do not think that the value of the information would be commensurate with the work involved in obtaining it.

Mr. Herbert

While thanking the right hon. Gentleman for his reply, I beg to give notice that if I can I shall raise this subject in the Debate on unemployment to-day.