§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what support is currently available for the development and redevelopment of canals in the United Kingdom; and what was available in April 1992.
§ Mr. Atkins[holding answer 21 February 1994]: The British Waterways Board, which is responsible for canals in England, Wales and Scotland, is receiving grant in aid of £49.3 million from my Department in the financial year 1993–94. Grant support in 1992–93 was £51.1 million. In addition, individual canal projects can be considered for my Department's derelict land grant and environment action fund schemes. Local authorities can assist in 115W maintaining and improving inland waterways, and financial support may also be available from EC structural funds.