HC Deb 12 July 1967 vol 750 cc76-7W
75. Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Transport what plans she has received from the British Waterways Board for the development of the Sheffield and South Yorks Canal; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. John Morris

The Board has submitted proposals for capital investment of about £2½ million in the expansion and modernisation of the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation, as described in paragraphs 33–38 of the Board's Report for 1966. The Department is considering these proposals with the Board.