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Written question asked by John Grogan (Labour) on Monday, 30 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2006. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 2 February 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Canoeing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the access of canoeists to rivers and waterways.
Answer

Canoeists currently have access to around 27 per cent. of our major areas of inland water, and research suggests that overall supply meets demand. But we are working with partners to develop more opportunities for access in the future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47612; 442 c624-5W;442 c624-5W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Access Boating Inland waterways Rivers Water sports
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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