HC Deb 14 December 1973 vol 866 c211W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the difficulties created by the present fuel shortage and the continuing problems, he will cause an investigation to be made to ascertain to what extent British canals can and should be developed for industrial transport.

Mr. Rippon

It is the responsibility of the British Waterways Board to keep under review the potential development of commercial usage of its waterways.