§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give direct financial assistance to the Inland Waterways Association for its efforts to restore canals; and if he will make a statement.
222Wderelict land were restored in Leek, Biddulph and Kidsgrove in each year since 1966.
§ Mr. Graham PageAccording to the derelict land surveys the acreages restored in the areas of these local authorities during the period 1967 to 1971 were:
§ Mr. PeytonThe Government are always anxious to encourage voluntary efforts, but this is a matter in the first instance for the British Waterways Board, which is in close touch with the local authorities.