§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Minister of Transport (1) if he will give a general direction to the British Waterways Board to develop and publicise the amenities for sport and other leisure-time activities on he waterways controlled by it;
(2) how many leisure-time activities have been initiated by the British Waterways Board on the waterways under its control; and if he will make a statement.
162Wthat, even near major airports, aircraft exhausts cause less than 1 per cent. of total atmospheric pollution. If further research investigations should show the need for, and practicability of, establishing smoke standards for aircraft, I shall not hesitate to seek the necessary powers.