HC Deb 09 June 1998 vol 313 c510W
12. Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to improve planning and co-ordination of responsibilities for navigation rights as part of overall management of inland waterways. [43237]

Angela Eagle

The country's inland waterways are managed by over 30 navigation authorities. The Association of Inland Navigation Authorities enables them to share information and co-ordinate navigation issues.