HC Deb 16 November 1966 vol 736 cc114-5W
113. Mr. John Wells

asked the Minister of Transport how many private persons, companies and other public bodies have been sent circulars requesting their views on the inland waterways section of the Transport Policy White Paper, Command Paper No. 3057; how many have replied; and on what dates the circulars were sent out.

Mr. John Morris

Over the last month, letters have been sent to 281 local authorities, 16 national bodies and other representative organisations and 50 boat clubs; replies are being received daily. Consultations will shortly take place with the Economic Planning Councils and the Regional Sports Councils are being approached through the Department of Education and Science. A few other bodies will be approached in the very near future.

In her Press Statement of 18th October my right hon. Friend invited individuals or organisations to write to the Ministry of Transport before the end of the year. At 15th November, 66 replies had been received in response to this general invitation.