§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received in relation to British Waterways' intention to increase the costs of the permanent cruising licence from 1 August; and if he will make a statement. [45395]
§ Angela EagleI have received several letters and representations from some waterway user groups. British Waterways announced on 9 June that it was withdrawing its proposal to introduce a high intensity use cruising licence. It will be discussing with user groups options and ideas for addressing the issue of private vessels that make a higher use of the waterways network.