On 03/11/06, Will Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con): If he will make a statement on the
> future of British inland waterways. [98809]
lots of snips
> Ben Bradshaw, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for
> Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: The Government's policy on inland
> waterways was set out in our policy document, "Waterways for Tomorrow".
> Public funding for Britain's inland waterways has increased
> substantially since Labour came to power.
> Mr. Bob Laxton (Derby, North) (Lab): Will my hon. Friend assure me that
>
> Mr. Peter Ainsworth (East Surrey) (Con): I begin by paying tribute to my
> hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Michael Fabricant), who I know is
> an ardent canal enthusiast and an active member of the Lichfield and
> Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust. Will the Minister explain why
> British Waterways' budget was cut this year?
Good all party line-up here - if it's just opposition rowing with
government it will not make anything like as much impression.
--
Nigel Stanley
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