§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he now proposes to have with the Commission of the EEC, and the European Investment Bank for the development of inland water navigation schemes in Great Britain as part of EEC co-ordinated plans for such projects; and whether he will include proposals for South Yorkshire navigation in such discussions.
§ Mr. ShoreThere are no EEC coordinated plans for the development of inland navigation. I am at present examining a proposal for the improvement of the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation, and if the Government approve the project, it would of course be eligible for a contribution from the European Regional Development Fund.