§ Mr. Grieveasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to implement the recommendations in the 256W Fraenkel report for urgently needed restoration work on the United Kingdom's canals.
§ Mr. Denis Howell:My right hon. Friend announced on 9th November last year that £5 million was to be allocated to the British Waterways Board for spending in 1978–79 on urgent arrears of maintenance work involving public safety identified by the Fraenkel report. Subsequently a further £5 million was allocated for spending in 1979–80.