HC Deb 29 January 1979 vol 961 cc346-7W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to make a decision to direct resources for repairs to the canal system in East Anglia and the United Kingdom generally.

Mr. Denis Howell

The Government have already allocated the necessary funds, but problems over pay policy have held up the implementation of the programme. The Government are doing all they can to find an early solution.