§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made by the respective authorities in agreeing to a joint scheme for the piping and infilling of the Monkland Canal, Airdrie; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellDepartmental officials met representatives of Lanark County Council on 14th January, and as a result they are arranging a discussion with the British Waterways Board. As I told the hon. Member on 11th November, we shall continue to use our good offices to try to resolve this matter.