§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) at how many points along the South Yorkshire navigation there is need for repairs or other action, in order that this navigation can be maintained as a satisfactory waterway; [38197]
(2) how many people are employed to maintain and to operate the South Yorkshire navigation; and what the figure was in 1983; [38200]
(3) if he will ensure that the hours during which freight can be carried on the South Yorkshire navigation are sufficient to allow this trade to continue effectively. [38203]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe British Waterways Board is the navigation authority for the Sheffield and South Yorkshire navigation. These questions are matters for the board, which is responsible for management and operational issues on its waterways.