Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 11 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 January 2001. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what recent discussions his Department have had with national park authorities about access to water for non-powered craft; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gareth R. Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what recent discussions his Department have had with national park authorities about access to water for non-powered craft; and if he will make a statement. [145438] Mr. Mullin: My officials have had discussions on access to water for non-powered craft with a number of park authorities in the normal course of business. In addition, we expect shortly to commence a research project on access to water, in which the researchers are likely to consult the park authorities.

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