HC Deb 27 July 1955 vol 544 c156W
95. Mr. Collins

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aivation if he will institute an inquiry into the possibility of legislative action in connection with the programme of new road construction, to acquire from the British Transport Commission any canals which carry only negligible quantities of commercial freight.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

No. Canals are not usually suitable for conversion to roads.