HC Deb 12 July 1978 vol 953 c654W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what additional mileage of canals has become available for leisure activities in each of the past five years.

Mr. Denis Howell

As I explained to the hon. Member in 1976, virtually all canals are used for some form of leisure activity. Very few additional miles have become available for navigation since that date.