§ 44. Sir Stanley Reedasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether any decision has been reached as to the future use, if any, of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerThe future of the Kennet and Avon Canal, as of other canals, must depend on decisions on post-war policy which it has not yet been possible for the Government to make.
§ Sir S. ReedWould not a considerable amount of labour, and also the money 740 being utilised for the maintenance of the Kennet and Avon Canal, be absolutely wasted if it was not put into service in the post-war period?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI will look into that point. The main point is as I explained in my original reply.