§ Mr. WIGNALLasked the Minister of Transport whether, at an early date, he will make a statement to the House as to the Government's policy with reference to the development of transport facilities on inland waterways and canals?
§ Mr. GOSLINGThe Government is prepared to give assistance, through the Unemployment Grants Committee, to practicable schemes for the improvement270W of canals, and I have made special inquiries to ascertain what progress can be made with the most promising of these schemes. I shall be very glad to discuss with the hon. Member any particular proposals which he may have in mind.