Inland Waterways (Locks Manning)

HC Deb 12 July 1974 vol 876 c592W

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give a general direction to the British Waterways Board to ensure that locks are so manned that water wastage is reduced to a minimum in order to maintain navigable conditions during dry weather.

Mr. Denis Howell

This is a matter of management for the British Waterways Board.