Canals

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 February 1964.

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Photo of Mr Ernest Marples Mr Ernest Marples , Wallasey 12:00, 12 February 1964

I agree that where appropriate canals should be used for amenity purposes. The British Waterways Board in a recently published Report—I thought it an extremely good Report—stated in paragraph 172 that a decision on the future of the Caldon branch would depend on the result of further studies and consultations. The Board is quite prepared to have the necessary consultation with any amenity interests in that area.