Inland Water Survey

HC Deb 10 June 1952 vol 502 c27

57. Mr. Powell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will make a statement on the work of the Inland Water Survey; and if he will give an assurance that this will not be terminated or restricted.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend regrets that he is not able to make a statement at the moment on the work of the Inland Water Survey.

Mr. Powell

Will my hon. Friend bear in mind that unless the collection of this type of information goes on steadily over a number of years it may be largely useless? Will he take that fact into consideration in coming to a decision?

Mr. Marples

I will ask my right hon. Friend to bear that in mind.