68. Mr. Stone houseasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what applications for assistance he has received, and what steps he is proposing to assist the authorities concerned, in the improvement of canals as an amenity in the West Midlands; and what is the programme for removing the causes of pollutiton affecting these canals.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsThe future of the remainder waterways in the Birmingham Canal Navigations system is being considered by the British Waterways Board. Control of pollution is a matter for the river authorities concerned with which I understand the board is in close touch.