§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what requests he has received from the Manchester Ship Canal Company for an Order in Council to be relieved of their responsibilities in relation to the breach in the Bridgwater Canal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsMy right hon. Friend has received no such request. I understand that the company is still discussing repair of the Canal with local authorities and other bodies in the region.