HC Deb 20 January 1954 vol 522 cc157-8W
30. Miss Lee

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will investigate the state of the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal with the view of ascertaining how much of it has become derelict.

Mr. Molson

My right hon. Friend has no powers which authorise him to direct an investigation of a canal for the purpose suggested by the hon. Member. I understand, however, that the British Transport Commission, who own this canal, do not agree that it has become derelict; they tell me that they will be glad to give the hon. Member any information she may wish about it.