§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to change the status of the British Waterways Board as a nationalised industry. [5255]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesI have no plans to change the status of the British Waterways Board as a nationalised industry, but as part of the normal process of reviewing policy options I am continuing to consider jointly with the British Waterways Board whether there are options which would allow the board greater flexibility in generating additional income for the development of its canal network.