§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Transport if she will inquire into the possibility of taking steps to improve and clear the unused canals in Wales so that they can be better used for fishing, boating and amenity purposes and thus add to the tourist attractions of Wales.
§ Mrs. CastleThe Government's proposals for the nationalised inland waterways were sef out last year in the White Paper on Transport Policy (Cmnd. 3057) and I intend to present a further White Paper dealing with the amenity and recreational use of these waterways in the near future. My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Wales is considering proposals for the restoration of the northern section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal which runs through the Beacons National Park. There are other unused canals in Wales belonging to various owners the future use of which is not within my responsibility.