HC Deb 12 March 1979 vol 964 cc21-2W
Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will personally intervene in the present pay dispute which has brought to a standstill the maintenance of canals owned by the British Waterways Board.

Mr. Shore

I am glad to say that agreement has now been reached and normal working resumed.

non-governmental organisation for which he is responsible (a) its total expenditure in the current year and (b) its total expenditure on administration, accommodation and general services, defined to include items such as salaries, telephones and postage, rent, rates, heating, travelling, transport, office equipment, etc.

Mr. Shore

There is no official definition of the term quasi autonomous nongovernmental organisation. The following information realtes to those bodies, other than Exchequer Departments, to which I appoint members.