§ 54. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Minister of Transport if he is satisfied that his powers are adequate to enable action to be taken to mitigate foaming on rivers that are navigable and used by the British Waterways; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayNo. My right hon. Friend has power to confirm byelaws made by navigation authorities, but their powers cannot be regarded as either adequate or appropriate for dealing with the problem of foaming on rivers.