HC Deb 13 October 1915 vol 74 cc1293-4W
Mr. PATRICK WHITE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the names of the present owners and parties responsible for the maintenance of the Boyne Navigation Company?

Captain PRETYMAN

This canal is technically a "derelict canal" within the meaning of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888. The Boyne Navigation Company cannot, however, be relieved of its obligations except on the application of persons or bodies who are prepared to accept the responsibility under an approved scheme. No such scheme has yet been submitted to the Board of Trade.