Mr. Cockermanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what reply he has given to proposals submitted to him for restoring part of the remainder canals for amenity purposes.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsOn receiving the recent report of the Inland Waterways Amenity Advisory Council, my right hon. Friend replied that it must first be considered by the British Waterways Board, in the light of their financial position and their discussions with local authorities and other interested bodies.