§ Mr. Abseasked the Minister of Transport whether she is aware of concern that the amenities of the Monmouthshire Canal are being curtailed by the construction of a road bridge at Sebastapol which effectively cuts off the remaining miles of the canal and will prevent the residents of Cwmbran New Town from making full use of the canal's facilities; and whether she will take action to ensure that any bridge constructed will enable the canal to remain navigable.
§ Mr. John MorrisThis is a complex matter and I will write shortly to my hon. Friend explaining the situation in detail.