HC Deb 22 July 1942 vol 382 cc13-4
13. Mr. Woodburn

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he is taking any steps to control and make use of the Forth and Clyde canal with a view to relieving East and West road and rail transport?

Mr. Noel-Baker

The Forth and Clyde Canal belongs to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company and is therefore already controlled under the Railway Control Order. The canal is used to a limited extent to relieve the railways and plans have been made for its further use. The limiting factor is that of the skilled and other labour which is available.