HC Deb 26 February 1924 vol 170 cc269-70W
Mr. WIGNALL

asked 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. GOSLING

The Government is prepared to give assistance, through the Unemployment Grants Committee, to practicable schemes for the improvement 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.