HC Deb 17 February 1981 vol 999 cc109-10W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when it is estimated that the Blisworth tunnel is likely to be reopened for canal traffic.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The British Waterways Board attaches particular importance to the repair and reopening of the Blisworth tunnel and it intends to start work as soon as possible this year. Work is likely to extend over two years, but its phasing in relation to use of the tunnel has still to be worked out.